By Bell, Book and Candle.
Gentle - “Maybe the NACC, because it is a form of corruption…”
“When you distort truth it is harder for people to figure out what is real and what is spin. The most dangerous of all falsehoods is a slightly distorted truth”. (G C Lichtenberg).
It seems that we are constantly dealing with that 'slightly distorted truth'. Lawyers manage this type of thing very well; to 'shade' and 'colour' the rhetoric into the picture they wish to create; it is an art form and an accepted way of convincing a jury of 'guilt' or innocence'. Debates, financial expositions, scientific hypothesis, all often carry the same weighted argument, leaving those interested to decide which 'truth' they favour best.
All well and good when no one is hurt or opinion is divided – but when it comes to 'clear and present danger' – happening, for real, on your doorstep; then an accurate, honest unbiased form of action must be taken (right or wrong) to prevent serious injury or death. Not to do so is 'criminal' in the extreme.
So, when the alarum bells start ringing, sounding a clear warning that the possibility of two aircraft meeting in mid-air has increased; there is no place for a 'slightly' distorted response. The USA have experienced recently similar events and have taken steps to discover not only why, but how best to prevent a repeat.
Australia has not, as yet, had as many 'close call' events than the USA; but the increase is there now; the potential for more is certainly there; unattended and minimised to the point of dismissal. Are we seeing an immediate, positive response from ASA and CASA?– NO. They reach for the book; seeking legal wriggle room, diverting focus and scattering responsibility over a wide swathe. The sole purpose to protect those who have the ultimate responsibility for a clearly defined systematic failure. 'The 'books' will protect and the slightly distorted truth, as writ, will see them set free.
There will be a brief flicker of candle light as the Senate committee investigation plods through the 'inquiry'; this we have seen on numerous occasions; the report issued and the brief candle lighting the 'truth' is snuffed out and forgotten. Slightly distorted truth has, once again, trumped the 'reality' Ace.
Toot – toot.....
Gentle - “Maybe the NACC, because it is a form of corruption…”
“When you distort truth it is harder for people to figure out what is real and what is spin. The most dangerous of all falsehoods is a slightly distorted truth”. (G C Lichtenberg).
It seems that we are constantly dealing with that 'slightly distorted truth'. Lawyers manage this type of thing very well; to 'shade' and 'colour' the rhetoric into the picture they wish to create; it is an art form and an accepted way of convincing a jury of 'guilt' or innocence'. Debates, financial expositions, scientific hypothesis, all often carry the same weighted argument, leaving those interested to decide which 'truth' they favour best.
All well and good when no one is hurt or opinion is divided – but when it comes to 'clear and present danger' – happening, for real, on your doorstep; then an accurate, honest unbiased form of action must be taken (right or wrong) to prevent serious injury or death. Not to do so is 'criminal' in the extreme.
So, when the alarum bells start ringing, sounding a clear warning that the possibility of two aircraft meeting in mid-air has increased; there is no place for a 'slightly' distorted response. The USA have experienced recently similar events and have taken steps to discover not only why, but how best to prevent a repeat.
Australia has not, as yet, had as many 'close call' events than the USA; but the increase is there now; the potential for more is certainly there; unattended and minimised to the point of dismissal. Are we seeing an immediate, positive response from ASA and CASA?– NO. They reach for the book; seeking legal wriggle room, diverting focus and scattering responsibility over a wide swathe. The sole purpose to protect those who have the ultimate responsibility for a clearly defined systematic failure. 'The 'books' will protect and the slightly distorted truth, as writ, will see them set free.
There will be a brief flicker of candle light as the Senate committee investigation plods through the 'inquiry'; this we have seen on numerous occasions; the report issued and the brief candle lighting the 'truth' is snuffed out and forgotten. Slightly distorted truth has, once again, trumped the 'reality' Ace.
Toot – toot.....