Except that’s not the whole story. Multiple times it was mentioned Boeing had lobbyists and paid off politicians from both sides of the aisle pushing their agenda before, during, and after the crash(s).

In a real free market, Boeing would be done, you got caught cutting corners, hiding and firing anyone with safety concerns. Game over, thanks for playing. But they’re protected by the state via bought out politicians/regulators.

List any of the most successful companies in the country, they all have lobbyists.