Xah Lee's Unixism

[John W. Kennedy]

Alan Balmer wrote:
> Especially since a space shuttle is a rather complex object, and a
> blithe assertion that it could be built as a "single unit" seems a bit
> far-fetched.

The gaskets were /within/ the solid rocket boosters, which should have 
been designed in one piece, and could have been designed in one piece, 
if it were not for political corruption.

-- 
John W. Kennedy
"...when you're trying to build a house of cards, the last thing you 
should do is blow hard and wave your hands like a madman."
   --  Rupert Goodwins