[Rockin Robbins]

Blowback theory would require the aircraft speed to vastly exceed never exceed speed, VNE. There's no evidence that either aircraft approached this speed and both black boxes would clearly indicate if that happened.

The press is, as usual, making a mess of their normally disgusting sensationalizing of a situation which is not unique in any way. Airbus has had very similar situations, and since it's European, the American press didn't land on them with crackpot theories and sensational accusations as they are doing to Boeing. Quit paying attention to these outlets who have abdicated their societal responsibilities in favor of whipping up fear to motivate sales of their deservedly failing publications.

Instead, pay attention to the community of airline pilots and the FAA itself. The outline of what will be done is clear now. The press' squealing about two so-called "essential" systems being sold as extras is a gross red herring. Check out the much more prosaic truth from a top airline pilot in a community of other highly qualified airline folks. And reflect: this man's life is dependent on the truth of what he says. He's likely telling you the exact unvarnished truth, no?

This whole public relations disaster, created by an ignorant and uncaring press, is much ado about routine matters. There is no airframe so safe that people cannot crash it. Ignorance is always more ingenious than intelligence.