Chad Irby wrote:


A minor scenario: If a law officer (or qualified agent of the
government) wants to fly on a plane, not only do they get to carry their
guns, they get a discount. A *big* discount. Maybe free. With perks.
All they have to do is show up sober, not drink on the flight, and be
ready to shoot someone in the right situation. A minor training course
on shooting people in planes (along with How to Recognize a Terrorist),
and you get a little card that makes all of this go smoothly.

Much cheaper than trying to hire a few thousand Air Marshalls to try and
cover all flights. Sure, you won't get 100% coverage, but you'd
certainly get a lot with that cheap/free ticket.

Hell of a good idea...one other stipulation, they gotta fly in
civilian clothes, that way nobody can tell who is who. Then
advertise the opportunity all over the place, both to get
volunteers and to thwart would-be terrorists. Sounds like cheap
insurance for the airlines to me. Get your patent application in
there Chad.
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-Gord.