lomapaseo - I love your confidence in the aircraft and crew but the truth is that the missile in the hands of the terrorist has no notion of what is fair or just. It requires little skill or training to operate and might just be devastating to any target aircraft. Target size is a factor but collateral damage from a successful guidance to even an outboard engine pod could ruin the lives of many.
I know your industry has suffered unjustly since 9/11 but it will continue to suffer until we can control weapons of terrorist application.