I still like the idea of air marshals.  That would make me feel better about
flying.
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Tony Newton

> -----Original Message-----
> From: VANCE,JEFF (HP-Cupertino,ex1) [mailto:[log in to unmask]]
> Sent: Friday, September 14, 2001 1:22 PM
> To: [log in to unmask]
> Subject: Re: [HP3000-L] OT: "safe mode" for commercial aircraft
>
>
> > That still wouldn't stop the terrorists from killing all
> the people on
> > board.  Either by damaging something, opening the door, Etc.
>
> Correct, but the article points out that the hijacker will be
> caught in a location that he has not anticipated (since the
> plane is programmed to land in a random, safe airport). Also,
> the article suggests that, since all hijackers will get caught
> (can't even crash the plane) there will be much less incentive
> to hijack.  These types of criminals will need to resort to
> other crimes, but air travel will be safe(er).
>
>  Jeff
>
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