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To: Gary Ng who wrote (143956)	9/24/2001 12:38:41 AM
From: Amy J	Respond to of 186894

Hi Gary, RE: "given the accident rate on highway" Regarding the grounding of planes by FAA, I agree with the move because: - there's a big difference between an accident and a well-coordinated attack. - because the attack was done by an apparently large, pervasive group that has substantial backing of capital - because it's easiest to catch criminals sooner than later, when they are still in the aviation system, when it is closed to catch them - side note: CNN reports that it may have involved people on the 'inside', involving airline caterers. - because $1B (loss in airline revenue) is essentially the cost to catch potential criminals that were in the Aviation system and this pales in comparison to potential loss I do think grounding FAA planes was a wise move. It gave a chance to maximize the capture of potential criminals and collect potential evidence. That in no way means I think we should bunker down and stop enjoying life or stop doing things. That would be counter productive. Regards, Amy J