There is a high probability that the Boeing Starliner service modules thrusters will exceed their design temperature limits and fail during the deorbit burn... therefore there is also a high probability that the service module debris and command module will impact in a populated area.
The only safe way to handle the Starliner is to put it in a death dive deorbit trajectory into the Pacific... Will your silence get someone killed?
If this thing is not safe enough to bring the crew back, why is it safe enough to bring the vehicle back and risk having it impact in a populated area?
Protect and save Boeing's money, but to heck with people on the ground... Let them duck and run.
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