Comment Re:Hero ? (Score 1) 236
Wow. I don't want you to design anything where my life could be in danger or be in charge of any project. We're accepting the scenario of the OP (The change wouldn't have happened unless the part number was kept the same), and you're telling me that given the decision to save lives, or follow policy, you'll choose policy. Life is rarely so simple, but you've already accepted this conclusion and have not only chosen to go with corporate police, but are DEFENDING this position in public.
While I understand human nature and accept that most people will follow policy and simply put the blame on someone else (This is well researched and called diffusion of responsibility) I'm saddened by the fact that you're advocating this position, and that it was modded up so highly.