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To: Dennis O'Bell who wrote (6387)10/19/2001 10:18:39 PM
From: Math Junkie  Respond to of 281500
 
With people this jumpy, I guess it pays not to carry books with pictures of dynamite on the cover!



To: Dennis O'Bell who wrote (6387)10/20/2001 8:34:22 AM
From: stockman_scott  Respond to of 281500
 
Mending Fences

From The Economist Global Agenda / Oct 19th 2001

economist.com



To: Dennis O'Bell who wrote (6387)10/20/2001 8:40:46 AM
From: maceng2  Read Replies (2) | Respond to of 281500
 
Jeepers!

Mind you, from what I know of officialdom I can't say I'm surprised. I think we have too many computers and systems. It allows people to survive without thinking or making decisions. Making decisions and taking responsibility are are two important attributes. CYA isnt.

I wonder how easy it is for a Saudi Arabian pilot called Mohammed to travel in the USA these days?

Perhaps an new air travel class can be created?? "Shackled Hand And Foot For The Entire Flight" (SHAFFTEF) Class <gggg>