Silk: "Well son, why did you allow that to happen?"
ATC: "My boss said it was safe to do"
Silk: "Well, did you think it was safe to do?"
ATC: "Well, no ..."
Silk: "Did your Union believe it was safe to do?"
ATC: "Well, no ..."
Silk: "So, you're saying that you knowingly used an unsafe procedure and the only defense you have is that your boss said it was safe?"
ATC: " ... "
Silk: "Son, if your boss said it was safe to drive on the right hand side of the road,and knowing what you know about road rules and the activities of other road users, would you?"
ATC: "Of course not ..."
Silk: "No further questions Your Honour"
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I know, nothings ever black and white ... it's mostly grey, but that's the way I would look at it ... if there was ever an issue that was concerning enough.
This may not be it. But I do think you have the ability .... ney, responsibility ... to draw the line ... when appropriate.