Can we just stop bickering...the loss of ANY human life, especially if it could be prevented, is sad enough.
But there is a point. We're so used to seeing the shuttle go up, perform its mission, and come home no problems. NASA has never had accidents upon rentry, only in outer space (Apollo 13), on the launch pad (Apollo 1), and launch (Challenger).
My condolences to the families and friends. And there are those who like me have met a member(s) of the crew who'd wish that'd you all quit arguing and making this personal. (
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