We realize when it comes to ruling demigods you have a choice. [More]
Obey or die.
I didn't want to say too much about Obama trying to disarm the pilots because I may do a column tomorrow, as GRE colleague Paul Valone did today.
Then again, I may not. I'm still a bit peeved.
I will note that it looks like the government is getting closer to adopting an obvious solution I proposed years back--and not just for air travelers, but, well, for everywhere we need to protect ourselves from each other.
[Via Mack H]
I have been wondering how long it will be until someone like me with training in multiple martial arts won't be allowed to fly. . . . I don't really need a weapon and if no one else has one that puts me at an advantage doesn't it. . ..
ReplyDeleteMore crap to feed the sheep I guess. . .
From the stipulations shown it shows a serious amount of commitment on the part of the pilots to get the permissions now AND how is this costing the Government so damned much when the pilots have to cover so much themselves?
ReplyDeleteThis is just flexing of The lightworkers muscle to show he can. A more impotent Prez I have never seen. He makes Carter look strong.
The editorial is blaming Obama for harassment that's been going on since the program was pushed through by Congress over Bush's strenuous objections, and throwing in a bit of speculation unsupported by evidence to go with it. Looks like just more Republican crap to me...
ReplyDeleteThe pilot of an airplane hold the lives and futures of every passenger on that plane. Why should I trust a pilot with my life if that very same pilot can't be trusted to handle a firearm?
ReplyDeleteIn the same frame as David's, (and I freely paraphrase) "if you can't trust 'em with a gun, you can't trust 'em without a keeper."
It will take me a hell of a lot longer to get there, but I'll just walk, thank you.
what the Hell is the matter with you people? You can't seem to understand why?/// why??? Well shit! Isn't that assuming that those of which we ask( why?) are on our side? Are loyal Americans?
ReplyDeleteDUH!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
I have been saying ever since the '70's, when airliner hijackings became de rigeur, that anyone flying commercial should be offered the option of being armed.
ReplyDeleteIf they arrived at the airport without their own arms, the airline should issue each passenger, so unprepared, the option of receiving a loaded firearm with his/her boarding pass. Said "loaned" firearm to be returned to the airline at destination.
To date, that is the best suggestion I have seen. The fact that it is and has been mine for nearly 40 years doesn't mean it isn't the best due to what could be perceived as my lack of objectivity. It is the best airline security measure available. Alas and alack, it isn't popular with the people who don't care if we die, just so long as they don't and they remain in power.