1700 jobs is not that big an issue
Some of those effected have already responded to your 'foot in mouth' statement. I'll resist the temptation to call you a............Phil Wyatt (where did that come from?)
To add another 1700 to the thousands you refer to makes a big issue even bigger (that's simple maths!)
You obviously have nothing relevant to offer regarding the demise of XL so quit belittling the situation these poor souls find themselves in. The greater scheme of things can be discussed elsewhere.
Rgds
The Moss
p.s. I have no connection to XL but, good luck to you all!