I just want to know why nearly every accident that occurs from a dive greater than about 100ft has an END greater than 100ft. I'm pretty sure you know why, but you don't want to say it because it would negate your argument.
I don't believe that END is the big factor that you would like me to believe it is. END doesn't negate a decompression requirement, poor dive planning, running out of air, panic, heart attack or air embolism. END isn't the biggie!
Too many people are not properly trained, they don't have the experience, are over-weight and are not in good physical condition. They run into a problem that they can't handle. Some live through the experience, scare the cra* out of themselves and never dive again. Others have an accident. Too many divers quite simply dive outside of their safety envelope. I've seen this with too many newly certified divers who shouldn't even be out of the pool, but are running around the world with C-Cards.
I agree that the conversation is wandering off the subject matter. We should wait until more information is posted that relates to this unfortunate accident.