i believe i've answered your question.
the other question. why do i fly them? i do when i feel they're safe enough, and i don't when i'm not comfortable. i'm obligated contractually to do that to the best of my professional ability and i hope you are too.
my questions to you are:
1. are you happy with the state of the aircrafts?
2. do you think they can do more to improve the serviceability of the aircrafts?
3. why the defensive stance with GF's aging fleet? are you happy to see one fall apart inflight before declaring them unsafe? have you seen write-ups such as moderate to severe airframe vibrations whose only response from engineering for the last 8 months was 'report further'?
do tell me you are supremely confident of the integrity of our engineering department, especially after the rusty 767 debarcle!!! do tell me there hasn't been any coverups regarding that mess!
it's funny in GF when someone raises a flag or alarm, that person becomes the target and not the issue he raised that flag for. the manner in which you posted convinced me that you are part of management in some capacity.