I would absolutely fight a hijacker, I would fight any violent criminal. And this is not just "in light of the attacks," it's the way I've always run my life. It's what I've always told my wife to do as well, and all those close to me. Almost without exception, the best choice in violent crime is to A: Immediately run away/get away and if A is not possible, then B: fight for your life. Also, never, never, ever, never let anyone take you anywhere. Did I remember to say NEVER?

Some of my best friends are in law enforcement/threat assesment/VIP protection and they give the exact same advice.

I'm constantly saddened by the majority response to violent crime in America. We're teaching thugs that they can expect passivity. Well, they can never expect it out of me. I may end up dead, but I'll be dead on my terms, not theirs.