JW411,
You have me at a disadvantage as I only have 40 years of life so far
I did'nt see it as a $h!t stirring start but, hey, we can disagree.
Like you I never have/never will etc.
I think part of the problem, or maybe a large part of the problem is MOL. While undoubtedly a brilliant business man he comes across as a complete ar$e. Flies are drawn to smell of S**t!
I'm sure the guys/girls you taught are not the ones doing 40 kt taxying or turning off the masters before the park brake is on but some undoubtedly do and that is a reasonable point for discussion and IMHO critisism. It's also a fact of life that we are all (company or profession) tarred with the brush of one or two idiots. Maybe it's better to be 'attacked' here than the front page of a daily.
WWW asked 'why FRA safety is such a recurring theme on PPRuNe'. Again, I think it comes down to the perception of many pilots who see them fast taxying etc, know that they have got away with it so far (thinking 'cowboy') but wonder how long it will last.
Haven't seen any of CNs previous posts so can't respond to your last.
Anyway, it's ok to disagree unless you are pointing at the ground
Happy landings.
stormcloud