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I flew to New Orleans the next day, and called an all hands meeting where I publicly apologized to the foam technicians. They had not caused the loss of Columbia through poor workmanship. Those guys were reeling from the hurricane’s devastation to their homes and community, and has lived with nearly 3 years of blame. Thin comfort for me to apologize, so late, so little.[emphasis added]
Comment:
Actually, even though this seems bad, I think it is good. Admission of failure is absolutely necessary so that corrections can be made. For example, if this mistake was covered up, another shuttle could have been lost, and that may have been the end of the manned space program.
We need a catharsis in this country. Things have gone wrong. It needs to be admitted and corrected.
Good leadership requires that. We don't have that at the national level right now. We have a president who continues to make excuses rather than admit mistakes.
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