IF, a big if, this scenario proves to be correct, would it not suggest that overall, there has been too much reliance on volountary operational and maintenance practices rather than mandatory ones... yes I know, I haven't worded that correctly, as far as airline procedures and certificating/licensing bodies work together, but hopefully you get my drift.
I'm saying, that if there's a loaded gun lying around, everyone near it must be aware (it's loaded), and that awareness not left to chance.