Why do we have to put up with these Twits, and why does the public even listen to them?
Quite possibly because, as one of my old Instructors from years ago once said to me;
'When it comes to matters of Aviation the average non aviating Australian is basically, an extremely stupid person!'
At the time I thought the observation somewhat harsh. Now, I'm not so sure....
Edited to add: Struth, all you have to do is listen to any talk-back radio program and you will quickly realise that there are people out there who are definitely not playing with a full deck!!