AOB9, I recognise what you're saying. Not a pilot myself, but with a tiny little experience on small planes and a great interest in aviation, I have no fear of flying in itself. But it did make me feel a bit uncomfortable to see Boeing release a bulletin in which she did feel the need to remind the pilots to keep an eye on their primairy instruments. As a passenger this is one of the last things you expect to hear.
Nevertheless, I do have confidence in man and machine and will board next time without hesitation.