While the HUDs were rejected right away, the discussion on the cameras lingered for weeks.
The argument was - "how do Delta pilots manage to operate safely without those on 747, 777 and A330?".
One top man said - "you might wish we've bought them when a jet clips taxiway lights and the flight would have to be delayed for 24 hours".
The answer was the same - "how do we manage doing this on 747?"