I disagree.  The CVR technology was developed for one sole purpose - to assist in investigations where the crew themselves couldn't - and this occurred.  There is no need for these tapes to go any further.

I'd oppose any moves to release these to the general public.

If you read Capt. Parata's article on the CVR you'll see how the Accident Investigator failed in his duty to follow accepted protocols when examining CVRs.  It is for this very reason that the wholesale release of CVR into the public arena needs to be avoided at all cost.  Only those that have specific training and expertise in this area should have access to CVRs (recorded data in general). This information is so easily misused by those without the skill and without proper supervision, and can't add anything constructive to the investigation process.  How many times do you see the media getting completely the wrong end of the stick...and reporting it?  Armchair experts voicing their uneducated opinions add little (and probably detract) from the investigation process.

Don't believe everything you read and hear!!

[PS the anonomous entry above is actually mine...had some teething problems with my account)