Incompetence Knows No Borders

Is it live or is it Memorex ? (If you’re too young to remember that commercial slogan click here.)

No commentary is really necessary -- is this America or Australia ? Just remember that the Bush Administration and it’s privatization allies have been holding up Australia as a model for America’s air traffic control system. The system doesn’t really matter as much as the incompetents running it.

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Public safety is paramount

”The problem stems from a critical shortage of skilled air-traffic controllers. This has also raised the issue of controllers working extended or double shifts because of staff shortages, leading to claims of fatigue and stress. And this is a profession in which there is not a margin for error. “

Thanks to Alice-Tassie for pointing out the editorial from The Courier Mail.

Don Brown
August 14, 2008