"...but as has been said if you don't learn from it you are bound to repeat it."
Agreed. But does it have to be repeated endlessly on every thread which touches this topic?
It is nineteen years ago. The events of that time are now set in history. Each of us involved in aviation at that time have our own opinions and no amount of debate will change anything.
There will be those who agree with your opinion and those who don't. Accept each is entitled to their own opinions - and move on!