I suspect NASA still does not understand this.

Fitch is essentially saying that if you toss a coin and it lands
heads, it is not a good idea to bet your life on it landing heads the
second time.

Dan



Fitch R. Williams wrote in message
In my opinion, what is important is that people realize the fact that
he got away with it doesn't in and of itself make it a good idea, or
safe. Without getting into the specifics of the valve removal this
can be discussed as a matter of philosophy. i.e. doing something
risky and getting away with it for a while doesn't make it either safe
or a good idea. Its good to be lucky, but it isn't a good idea to
depend on it over the long term.


Fitch