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To: Ilaine who wrote (166372)5/14/2006 12:22:52 AM
From: ManyMoose  Read Replies (2) of 794399
 
I quit flying because it's intolerable. I'm not afraid of hijackers. However, if I saw one I would act.

This is one of the tragedies of the commons: Since "Hi, Jack" and "hijack" are homophones while aircraft are very vulnerable to any breaches to safety and security, this pronunciation is now widely regarded as a serious taboo in more airports. Los Angeles International Airport has reminded people not to say "Hi, Jack" or "Hey, Jack", but "Hello, Jack" is no problem.
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