Torquetalk:
If we all just do as we are told and understand that the authorities know best and are only doing their jobs we will be safe and the world will ultimately be a better place. Our leaders are wise and well-informed.
This all may mean a little inconvenience; and the occasional miscarriage of justice. Democracy comes at a price; sometimes that may mean abductions and torture of innocent people too.
Man, I hope you're just trolling. Because if not, you are one SERIOUSLY disturbed individual.
Islandcrazy:
I was with you in 'in spirit' of the pilots beng far better prepared. I like the idea of the pilots throwing their jets all around the sky as a last ditch attempt to save lives. However, I would not like to place 'all my eggs in one basket' in terms of aviation security.
I was not suggesting that we eliminate any pre-boarding screening or security checks. Nobody gets onboard with bombs or guns anymore; the 9/11 hijackers only had boxcutters and...what else? The shoe-bomber guy was a joke.
hope you dont mind but I would have liked you to have put one important word after the word 'muslim' in terms of them wanting to see Christians dead. The term in my opiion should be 'Muslim extremists'. I know many Muslims who would never wish to see anyone dead. Just a small point but I bet there are Muslim pilots who read this board who may be a bit unhappy with that comment.
Screw them. Look, you people obviously know VERY LITTLE about the Muslim faith. Here is the deal: There are two kinds of Muslims: Moderates and Extremists. Definitions to follow.
Extremist Muslim: Wants to see all Christians (infidels) dead.
Moderate Muslim: Is okay with non-Muslims...as long as they are dead.
Either way, the end result is the same. The Muslim faith is NOT one of peace, no matter what they *tell* you. Read the Koran, folks. They are dangerous.