Water is not holy. All of the drinks they mentioned are nearly all water. If putting stuff in water means you drink enough to keep you hydrated, good on anyone doing that.
The myths and misinfortmation on this topic get really old and tiring.
It’s like if someone said “Burgers are healthy, but only if you don’t put anything on them except bread and meat. No cheese, no condiments, no vegetables, ONLY BREAD AND MEAT”. It’s a stupid analogy because people complaining about others drinking water with stuff in it is also stupid.
Now sure, if you’re drinking milk, juice, regular soda, fancy coffee drinks - things with loads of sugar. Well, you gotta account for those calories.
But otherwise: Water, whether or not you put small amounts of things in it, is hydrating and healthy.
Incorrect. Charges are generally filed in cases of intoxication, intentional sabotage, or willful and flagrant violation of safety protocols, none of which appeared to happen here. It’s already known he was working two frequencies (although it was middle of the night) and dealing with an emergency aircraft on the ground - overworked rather than negligent.
It is likely for there to be a civil case from families impacted. However, while they would probably file suit against the controller among other entities, federal law means that liability goes to the federal government. It seems quite possible that there will be liability found, and it will probably be primarily the feds who end up paying any judgements.