Well, CarolC, maybe I do need a new screen name. If I'm reading too quickly it's because I'm a little worn out.

But I stick by what I said about sarcasm and invective. Dave(the ancient mariner) is your latest victim.

I try to avoid sracasm except when absolutely necessary, and I never indulge in invective. That's not discussion.

Your references, however, are very worthwhile; they have some substance. Many of the people in charge are slowly being revealed as criminally incompetent. I doubt they will pay much of a penalty, but public outrage (already mounting) may light a fire under criminal idiots elsewhere who haven't yet been exposed.

I've never made excuses. I just don't like jumping to extreme conclusions.