I was there, you weren't there etc etc
My dad is bigger than your dad etc etc.
Ladies and Gents, why dont we act with some dignity for Gods sake.
I am a JMCite and I guess ultimately that the decision rests with the Commander.
We aren't selfish and we do listen out on the R/T. Oh, and there are some very accommodating crews in JMC too. We would always try and help...not hinder I like to believe.
On a couple of other points:
1) I believe JMC stands for John MASON Cook, not Michael.
AND, MUCH MORE IMPORTANTLY
2) We have quite a lot of FEMALE Commanders now, so why don't you mysogonist dinosaurs out there refer to that? It could well have been a lady Captain making the decisions in this instance. Oh and of course they would want to go slower wouldn't they? In order not to get scared or bump into a shopping trolley or something like that........that is of course what you would like to think!
So, stop bashing JMC for no reason. If the SOP of 250 below 10 isnt one of yours you dont need to worry about it.