<font face="Verdana, Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif" size="2">Originally posted by bdschobel:
A simple (and serious) suggestion: Why not arm the pilots? Most of them are ex-military and know how to use weapons. They could defend the cockpit themselves. Anyone who tries to break down the door gets shot. Pretty effective deterrent. There would be no additional expense for sky marshals. The pilots are there already.
This simple change would be much more effective at stopping hijackings than any currently under consideration.
Bruce</font>
Why not arm the passengers? At least those who are trained in firearm use. I am 100% serious.
[This message has been edited by acitrano (edited 09-15-2001).]