agreed - and it can't be drugs as RL pointed out. So it must be the pressure, or something unknown causing a mental breakdown. Note the charge of attempted kidnapping has the max possible penalty of lifetime imprisonment. I imagine 'ordinary civilians' could be subject to incarceration, if not lifetime then enough to destroy their careers etc. In her case, people like you and SDF seem to argue for a more compassionate judgment. I agree with that on the basis of her outstanding achievements and service to date - which are enough to put her in the 'special consideration' list. But - she was scheduled to be the CAPCOM for the STS-117 shuttle mission which is just over a month away! I guess that sadly won't be happening anymore but it will be most interesting to see how NASA handles both her and the PR about the whole affair.
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- Astronaut faces felony charges
- rumors on the internet
- I think she visited the HZ, saw the flame board, and then freeked out. (n/t)
- re: Removed from space
- re: Good move (n/t)
- re:This thread is going down hill fast (n/t)
- Original 7 were CHOIR Boys?
- COSMIC Rays and Shuttle flights
- As I have said once before.....
- The poor lady.
- re: The poor lady.
- Huh. You and Lindy hit it, I'll bet.
- The article didn't mention any drug use.
- "I'd let her off with a slap on the wrist"
- Regular NASA/government employees have to have a drug test before being hired
- Of course the article mentioned she is already married.
- The article didn't mention any drug use.
- Huh. You and Lindy hit it, I'll bet.
- re: The poor lady.