Hey AoA,
Thanks for the "idiot" remark. Really appreciate it. That must make @3800 idiots(pilots only at this stage) in the "group" then including YOU. I didn't see you putting your name to the sword like Joe. Just happy to ride on his coat-tails though eh?? Grow up. Everybody here admires what he has done, but at great cost. I admit I would not have put my name to the letter(would you? NO!), does not make people here losers. With your attitude of giving a spray to people who point out a fact, then your slight of hand comment doesn't help the cause.
As you point out, this is big. If it's so big then why didn't YOU pen something with your name and position on it and mail it to the media. Perhaps YOU value your job and know what is permitted and what is NOT permitted in the Flight Administration Manual.