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Old December 13th 05, 01:53 AM posted to rec.aviation.piloting
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Default Jet Crew: Reverse Thrusters Failed in Chicago - Washington Post

Jim Macklin wrote:
It would make Mayor Daley happy, a reason to close another
airport.


Daley is a classic machine politician. Anything that upsets the "little man" is
not something he would like. Midway is very popular with inner-city people going
on vacation. There's no way Daley could portray it as a playtoy of the rich.
Until all of that changes, Daley will work hard to keep Midway open.

George Patterson
Coffee is only a way of stealing time that should by rights belong to
your slightly older self.