What constitutues "closure" in the eyes of the the public-at-large, short of finding the remains of her Electra?
Beats me. The "public-at-large" has many conflicting opinions, not all of which can be reconciled with each other or with the TIGHAR hypothesis.[/font]
More importantly, whose opinion is it that really matters outside of Tighar and its members?
I believe the Niku hypothesis is sound.
It makes the most sense to me.
No other island can explain the post-loss radio messages.
But to have real closure TO MY TASTE, I want to see the remnants of the engine and the airframe.
That would not be perfect proof for conspiracy theorists.
But it sure would make me feel that TIGHAR had clinched the case.
If the Niku hypothesis is true, the remains of the engines and airframe must be on or near Niku.
I think the hypothesis is true, therefore I think the remains are on or near Niku.
TIGHAR may not be able to find them with the resources at its disposal.
That is a thorn in my side.
So, for me, no closure yet.