The Soyuz spacecraft that delivered the Expedition One crew to the station is seen here docked to the Zarya module. Click to enlarge. I have no comment about Mr. Tito. The issue is about the safety of the astronauts and the equipment of the station. Asked if he had concerns that Tito's hop to the frontier outpost some 240 miles above Earth would be all smooth sailing, Goldin was blunt in his response.
Space is dangerous.
It's not a joyride. Space is not about egos. Space is a dangerous place and we make it as safe as possible. By slowing things down, we think we've taken good steps. Turning Europa's Frozen Surface into a Colony.