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To: Haim R. Branisteanu who wrote (125761)	9/26/2001 12:09:23 PM
From: Mike M2	Read Replies (2) \| Respond to of 436258

Haim, I was wondering about rubber bullets on the plane. Another thought was flood the cabin with a non lethal gas- obviously the cockpit would be gas proof. Better yet take the train -g- Mike

To: Haim R. Branisteanu who wrote (125761)	9/26/2001 12:12:58 PM
From: Dr. Jeff	Read Replies (2) \| Respond to of 436258

<<< the idea of having guns in the cockpit is strange.>>> It's not only strange, it's totally ludicrous. Years ago I learned in martial arts how to wrestle a gun away from someone quite easily. Considering a pilot is supposed to be flying the plane, how is he going to be in a decent physical position to use the gun anyway? Also, has the potential damage that could occur to a plane if a stray bullet hit the wrong place been considered? This whole idea is simply nuts IMO. How about we just make the cockpits extremely secure like a bank vault instead. Guns & planes just don't mix.

To: Haim R. Branisteanu who wrote (125761)	9/26/2001 12:13:58 PM
From: benwood	Read Replies (1) \| Respond to of 436258

Even trained police officers, in the line of duty, have their guns taken from them on occasion. Imagine a pilot trying to land a jet in a storm and keep track of his gun. Or look at it another way, why would anybody want to fly when your protection is the pilot winning a shootout with a terrorist? Maybe you get shot in the crossfire, or get sucked out the bullet hole in the fuselage. Sounds like a typical American response, though -- more guns! Nothing wimpy like a reinforced titanium door that makes it virtually impossible for a terrorist to take control of the craft (assuming they don't just give him a seat in the flight deck...).