Faith In The Captain

I would be the first to admit that dealing with our massive financial, social and ethical crisis is not easy.

I would agree that, as the situation unfolds, it might be necessary to make changes in course.

Even in direction.

But, we need to have some faith in the folks who are really able to take actions. Those that can debate wtih others and jointly - or even unillaterally - make a decision need to have some supporters.

As it stands, it doesn't seem that the impotent actions of Congress - nor the unchecked actions of the Treasury Department - have much support. They also don't seem to have much effect.

At worse, they may not matter at all.

From the earliest days up to today, the actions of the ship's company are based on a (mostly) unshakeable faith that the Capain was making the right decisons.

What does the crew do when they see that the Captain is steering for a periolous reef.

Did they stand by and trust his judgement? That would have been the dutiful and honorable action.

What did they do when they looked him in the eye and saw an absence of mental activity.

Help him stay on course. Look away and assume they were wrong?

Shame on them.

Shame on us.

Was Fletcher Christian wrong? Was Captain Queeg right?

You'd better decide. And, be damn quick about it!