On Thu, 01 Jan 2004 15:15:30 -0500, Cub Driver
wrote:


I don't
think it is wise at all to give guns to pilots after
minimal training.

First, the training is NOT "minimal"! It is intense and specialized.

Most American pilots now flying were trained in the military.

I think you're still safe if you say "many" or "over half", but not
"most". The demographics have changed markedly, with new hires being
about 70% civil only for the last decade or so.

Furthermore, most American men have used firearms at one time or
another.

Are you sure about this? And what about women pilots?

Mary

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Mary Shafer Retired aerospace research engineer