Thanks JW411- I totally agree that I'm flogging a dead horse but sorry, I want to flog it...
I don't think the argument is ridiculous.
I don't have your experience but I have enough to know that you get safer the more you have, generally. I am also aware that the experience levels in some Airlines are becoming much lower now than they were at any Airline before you retired. Respect for experience has also been largely discarded since you retired.
Do me favour though, don't tell me that I'm digging myself a hole again, I think this is the second time. Thank you.