it would seem the FAA has the `devils alternative` in regards to the 787 - whatever choice they now make , someone will get rather upset about it... they ground it till its fixed , airlines come down on boeing , possibly cancel orders or even go bankrupt (look at LOT)
if the FAA allow it to fly and 1 catches fire in the air - lots of legal action against both boeing and the FAA , and consideration that the FAA is ` unfit for purpose`.
just some rambling thoughts that is all.