Thanks Folks.
I agree, it just seemed to be a whole lotta' small problems that compiled into a nasty situation. I fly for a 24/ 7 operation, and on some nights, we are hitting the 10th, 11th, 12th hour of duty time, and at night in IFR, you gotta' pull yourself together to a whole new level. I am not excusing the mistakes, I just wish people would understand the very demanding lifestyles of these pilots. This is why airline pay is currently unacceptable. (I better be careful, that sermon is for a different thread!) I just really was uneasy with how the article was written. Although their behavior was unprofessional, cussing didn't bring down that airplane. It's just one of those nasty situations.
Fly Safely!
CJ