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This, I think this IS the real problem. In a capitalist society, there are markets that need to be heavily regulated. Health is one of them and aviation is ano

This, I think this IS the real problem. In a capitalist society, there are markets that need to be heavily regulated. Health is one of them and aviation is another. Private companies are going to do what they are supposed to do: Maximize shareholder value. So they are going to cut corners, minimize spending and maximize returns by EVERY MEAN. It is the job of the regulator to establish strict regulations and ensure that they are followed; otherwise, to REALLY execute punishments. The fact that the FAA has been lax with Boeing is what has enabled them to cut corners to this point.

detourdog 3y ago
The real tragedy is that so much of our design ideas around safety and human factors was first documented by the original aviation industry between. Everything went to shit and Eisenhower saw it happen right before his eyes. https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Military–industrial_complex https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Military–industrial_complex They basically let Boeing do whatever they want for National Security reasons.