"Jay Honeck" wrote in
newsW1ze.141757$xm3.84543@attbi_s21:

The *people* of a Democratic America can withstand much worse than a
psycho doing damage to an icon, or even 20 psychos doing damage to any
number of icons.

If they give themselves half a chance.

Thank you. I'm doing my best to stay out of the off-topic threads, but
your post deserves special recognition for its truthfulness and
insight.

While his post was, indeed, full of insight and depth, it was also,
sadly, woefully disconnected from modern American society.

Much as I would like to believe his words, I'm afraid the old saying
"It's impossible to be too cynical" applies here. Americans would
demand -- and their leaders would provide -- severe restrictions on GA
in the event of a successful terrorist attack that utilized GA aircraft.

It's really a simple political equation: Ryder rental trucks cannot be
removed from the roads without severe consequences -- but our little
planes can be swept from the skies with the stroke of a pen, with little
or no political fallout.

We would be wise to remember that.


And you sir are a fine example of why this country is falling apart,
with that attitude.

Brian
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