My earlier point that it could happen to any of us is this: - WE CAN ALL MAKE MISTAKES. PERIOD. Ok, so yes - the V1 concept is simple. I'll give you that - but do you all REALLY think you can react within a second 100% of the time, at ANY TIME? I'd be willing to bet the only time many of you have dealt with something as critical as a V1 cut is in the sim, when you are expecting it to happen (or have freshly prepared in some manner) I've not flown the CRJ but can anyone confirm when the levers were moved and how long it took for the power decrease sound? Thats just one factor anyway, the big things changing config on TO, and distractions in the cockpit, breaking the routine etc. Normal day, Sick, Tired, bored, conversing? Oh, none of you have ever flown sick, tired, violated sterile cockpit because you're gods gift to aviation... Maybe I went too far in that statement but you get my point. We ARE human and we CAN screw things up. I don't belive for a second that there is anyone on here who has brought their A game to the cockpit ONE HUNDRED PERCENT of the time. I know I havn't. The times that I've not, I've thought to myself, man - that flight didn't go how I wanted it - maybe my descent rate wasn't as spot on as I liked it, maybe I missed a checklist item - analize and see how I can do it better the next time and prevent an "off day" thankfully minor things that I'm aware of, and work hard to fix or prevent. but those of you who really belive you are SO CLOSE to that 100% A game, just thank god you havn't been caught with something out of the ordinary, or a bad situation on that .001% not on your A game day. - Professionals have habits, discipline, and proper training to prevent mishaps - but its NOT foolproof. A safe pilot excersises those things and learns from others to do the best and be the best - but if for one second you think you can't, or won't ever make a potentially major error (some are unnoticed with little consequence, and a fraction of a second can separate routine from disaster - mind you) I don't want myself or any of my family on your airplane. And check your arrogance at the door. End rant.

edit - and I also stick to my guns that while what they did was wrong, I belive in second chances and I would be willing to bet that from now on those two guys will be more saftey consious than some of you who think that it will never happen to you - and would rather fly with them. (provided that they are professional enough to learn from it, eat that humble pie and move on, in a better direction) Which I hope they did.