jonty - by your own post "For those that want a "Direct Law/Alternate Law" reversion switch, it has TWO". (Or 4?) Which 2 to switch off? Which is the 'right' one?
In 'the old days', when the FMC or autopliot malfunctioned and you 'lost control', one click cured it. One click, near your thumb and not somewhere on a roof panel and you have an aeroplane back, and not a computer challenge.
What is the aversion amongst Airbus lovers to actually having control of the aeroplane? I do not understand it.