I. M. Esperto
9th Mar 2003, 11:24
ACTION ALERT
PASS THIS ALERT ALONG TO EVERYONE YOU KNOW!
Support Senate Bill 516 (S. 516)
The Arming Cargo Pilots Against Terrorism Act
Senators Bunning and Boxer have introduced a bill to close a
dangerous gap in our homeland security by allowing cargo pilots
to carry arms in the cockpit.
Last year, in response to the September 11th attacks, we worked
to pass the Arming Pilots Against Terrorism and Cabin Defense
Act, which allowed passenger and cargo pilots who volunteer and
receive special training to have guns in the cockpit as a last
line of defense. This bill passed the Senate 87-6 as part of the
Homeland Security bill.
Unfortunately, during the Homeland Security conference, cargo
pilots were left out of the program. S. 516 will close this
dangerous loophole in the law and add an important new layer to
our homeland security by allowing cargo pilots to participate in
the Federal Flight Deck Officer program.
In many cases, cargo planes have less security than passenger
planes, making them tempting targets for terrorists. These
planes do not have strengthened cockpit doors, Federal Air
Marshals, trained cabin crew, or alert passengers on board.
Cargo planes are usually more vulnerable on the tarmac than
passenger aircraft. Most cargo planes are parked in remote areas
with relatively easy access; many operate at airfields that do
not have the same level of security as passenger airports. Cargo
pilots must be given a last line of defense to keep terrorists
from gaining control of their aircraft.
We need your help!
Help us close this gap in our homeland security.
Right now, call 202/224-3121. Ask to speak to both of your
senators.
Tell them To SuPPORT THE Arming Cargo Pilots Against Terrorism
Act, S. 516.
PASS THIS ALERT ALONG TO EVERYONE YOU KNOW!
Support Senate Bill 516 (S. 516)
The Arming Cargo Pilots Against Terrorism Act
Senators Bunning and Boxer have introduced a bill to close a
dangerous gap in our homeland security by allowing cargo pilots
to carry arms in the cockpit.
Last year, in response to the September 11th attacks, we worked
to pass the Arming Pilots Against Terrorism and Cabin Defense
Act, which allowed passenger and cargo pilots who volunteer and
receive special training to have guns in the cockpit as a last
line of defense. This bill passed the Senate 87-6 as part of the
Homeland Security bill.
Unfortunately, during the Homeland Security conference, cargo
pilots were left out of the program. S. 516 will close this
dangerous loophole in the law and add an important new layer to
our homeland security by allowing cargo pilots to participate in
the Federal Flight Deck Officer program.
In many cases, cargo planes have less security than passenger
planes, making them tempting targets for terrorists. These
planes do not have strengthened cockpit doors, Federal Air
Marshals, trained cabin crew, or alert passengers on board.
Cargo planes are usually more vulnerable on the tarmac than
passenger aircraft. Most cargo planes are parked in remote areas
with relatively easy access; many operate at airfields that do
not have the same level of security as passenger airports. Cargo
pilots must be given a last line of defense to keep terrorists
from gaining control of their aircraft.
We need your help!
Help us close this gap in our homeland security.
Right now, call 202/224-3121. Ask to speak to both of your
senators.
Tell them To SuPPORT THE Arming Cargo Pilots Against Terrorism
Act, S. 516.