You guys crack me up. How many of you who are saying this is no big deal were carrying pitchforks for the MSP pilots? Either a willful disregard for regulations should be handled harshly or it should be laughed off. Which is it?

Both situations were the result of professionals making errors of judgment and both situations ended the same, no one ever in jeopardy.

The hypocrisy of the FAA is precious here. I'm sure the employees were suspended with pay. They will receive their due process rights and they will get their jobs back. Juxtapose that with the treatment of our two FNW brethren. I'm just sayin' ...