srpatterson wrote:
I agree Scott. A statement was made (albeit second hand), and counterpoints were then given. I found the posts by members of the Collings Foundation to be clear and direct, and I believe that everyone can make up their own mind on this topic without heavy handed moderation or censorship.
Well done.
Steve
Broken Wrench....you're a bit touchey on this one.
There was nothing remotely
libelous in what I posted...Gen R said what he said and I simply re-stated it. I didn't ask for any details and he didn't volunteer any.
I'm a journalist with a MA...I"ve studied libel laws, and this isn't even close. To be libelous he would have had to give specifics....make a claim about the plane, its maintenance, or operation.
Which he did not.
He did not tell me, nor did I repeat, that the plane was unsafe or flown in an unsafe manner. All I said his that he had a disagreement with the Foundation. People disagree on things all the time...it doesn't mean someone is bad/evil or one party is wrong....adults can respectfully disagee about things.
Even the two gentlemen who work on the plane didn't deny that there was some friction between the General and the foundation.
I'm glad the plane is well maintained and operated. A freind whas worked on the bomber tours and has nothing but praise for the Foundation and its members.