There's been a lot about the MD88's and LGBP concerns. The board here on APC vigorously debated the LGBP issue. Some thought this was a junior pilot issue, since they see the LGBP more than anyone else. Some say they should be inserted and then shown to the Captain when pulled out. Others thought showing the LGBP in public was too "in your face" and thought those who handle LGBP's should keep it to themselves. A lot of the LGBP's are black, and that's an issue. Some of the LGBP are rumored to be of Chinese origin and some were handled by Muslims.

I just pointed out the Landing Gear Brake Pin debate on APC does not matter because the brakes on the landing gear of an MD88 don't work anyway, so who cares if they are worn out?