06-24-2003, 04:11 PM
http://humor.gryphontech.com/pilots/
When the decision in the early 70's regarding to not arm aircrews, put more marshalls on board, was taken as a matter of policy, pre regulation, the opportunity for the funny little cartoon in the link to have been a deterrent was lost. What with all of the hijackings that were conducted in the 70's, all to draw attention to the plight of 'XXX' oppressed group, one wonders at the institutional myopia it took to play Ostrich.
There is no free lunch, just the illusion of security. And as Wulfgar pointed out,
"There is no security."
When the decision in the early 70's regarding to not arm aircrews, put more marshalls on board, was taken as a matter of policy, pre regulation, the opportunity for the funny little cartoon in the link to have been a deterrent was lost. What with all of the hijackings that were conducted in the 70's, all to draw attention to the plight of 'XXX' oppressed group, one wonders at the institutional myopia it took to play Ostrich.
There is no free lunch, just the illusion of security. And as Wulfgar pointed out,
"There is no security."
Cry 'Havoc' and let slip the Men 'O War!
In War, the outcome is never final. --Carl von Clausewitz--
Igitur qui desiderat pacem, praeparet bellum
John 11:35 - consider why.
In Memory of Pete
In War, the outcome is never final. --Carl von Clausewitz--
Igitur qui desiderat pacem, praeparet bellum
John 11:35 - consider why.
In Memory of Pete