It's the only way to teach people not to be idiots who are afraid of there own shadow. Somehow, I doubt this woman was so indispensible to humanity that the world would be unable to go on if the brick carrying passenger decided to "go postal" on the flight.

It is people like this who have travel so much less pleasant than it used to be. if you are going to be a stupid idiot who is afraid of your own shadow, stay home and watch CNN while safely under the covers.