"Tarver Engineering"
.. I expect NASA to
pay attention to the GAO and the Columbia accident investigation board,
while ignoring Rutan and BBC.

Indeed, the government should pay close attention to the investigation
boards! Rutan, was I think, trying to point out that the Shuttle is in need
of replacement. This is "old" technology! Unfortunately, this needs
support from the public and BIG bucks! The public attention span is short!
They sit back and think the shuttle and space launches are routine and this
is "FAR" from the truth.
Ed Majden