IB says - I'm short on character - I ask you; guys (yes and guyettes) tell me truth - am I short??.
ACT - Out of interest, what is it you are trying to get an answer for?.
Kharon - ATC are (IMO), one of the essential safety measures relied upon; and, I for one would like to think that the voice on COM 1 is at least partially sane, well rested, properly trained and not likely to pop a circuit breaker at a critical time.
PS. I really need to know this