The deaths of the crew of Columbia, which somehow disintegrated as it was approaching its landing, have been adequately noted by others. I have nothing to add to the general expression of surprise and dismay. For the families, it was, of course, a tragedy. It is always especially sad when a loved one dies unexpectedly, which must happen many times every day in America. In the case of Columbia, there were seven deaths — a small fraction of the number of accidental deaths on that date, but the only seven that were deemed worthy of national media comment. Well, it … Continue reading Some Deaths Are More Important