The "Maneuvering Characteristics Augmentation System" (click here) of the Boeing 737 Max failed twice. The black box from the Egyptian Airliner has very similar records as the Lion Air disaster. The first disaster should have been enough to cause Boeing to pursue an intervention to prevent further problems. We know these two incidences were not the only record of the exact problem that caused the crashes. Pilots of this jet have been reporting problems with this system when placed on auto-pilot regularly.
Realizing this issue with the "Maneuvering Characteristics Augmentation System" was ongoing Boeing was working on a fix when a government shutdown occurred that impacted Boeing's ability to continue to pursue a resolution to such a problem.
Across the other side of the world came reports of a terrorist that at last count killed 50 people in a mosque in Christchurch, New Zealand. The community was not very different from that of the killings at a synagogue in Philadelphia. It was a relatively small community that was entrenched in their religion and their unique faithful celebration of life. Their joyful lives came to an abrupt halt because of a White Nationalist/Supremacist. This time, however, the White Supremacist stated in his manifesto he took inspiration from Donald Trump. The mass killer believed Trump would bring about a rise in White Supremacy.
To say the depth the USA is related to on a regular basis by citizens all around the world is grossly understated. Then to realize Trump spends most of his time in "Executive Time" in the Oval Office clearly states why affairs around the world are out of control and clearly headed toward greater violence.
