It's not, its an internet comment with a laymen throwing shit at the wall and seeing what sticks for conversation's sake. i.e. Thought experiment: in their com

It's not, its an internet comment with a laymen throwing shit at the wall and seeing what sticks for conversation's sake. i.e. Thought experiment: in their comment, s/maritime law/aviation law. In your comment s/airplane crashes/sunken ships. It's the same calorie-free conversation with just as much basis in reality.