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Old May 13th 05, 08:25 PM
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Jose wrote:

Which of these three propositions would you disagree with?


I don't disagree with any of them. I disagree that they are

significant
statements, and that they form the basis for a "good, clear, and well


defined" reason for the giant restricted area over DC.

SNIP
The restrictions are set up for very clear, well defined reasons, and


every driver knows it.

1. There are terrorist groups that wish to carry out attacks in the
domestic US.
2. Government buildings in DC are likely to be preferred targets of
such attacks.
3. Small cars are a possible means of delivering a weapon of some
kind.

Which of these three propositions would you disagree with?


None, and DC has in fact restricted traffic flow around the WH and
Capitol buildings significantly.

Of course there is a pragmatic/cost-benefit analysis going on with
anything. You could ban GA inside the ADIZ and the economic effects
would still be minor compared to what would happen if you stopped
allowing large trucks inside DC. While I agree that the freedom to fly
ought to be treated as an absolute, the reality on the ground is that
we are a Special Interest Group that the broader public would sell up
the river in a split second. Like it or not we've got to keep our noses
clean.

-cwk.

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Old May 13th 05, 08:42 PM
Jose
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DC has in fact restricted traffic flow around the WH and
Capitol buildings significantly.


I would also restrict flight through the White House and the Capitol
buildings.

OTOH DC has -not- restricted traffic flow in a thirty mile ring around
the Capitol the way it has restricted flight.

Jose
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Old May 13th 05, 10:45 PM
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"Jose" wrote in message
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DC has in fact restricted traffic flow around the WH and
Capitol buildings significantly.


I would also restrict flight through the White House and the Capitol
buildings.


Prohibit politicians from the White House and Capitol and all is solved.
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Old May 14th 05, 02:28 AM
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Jose wrote:

OTOH DC has -not- restricted traffic flow in a thirty mile ring around
the Capitol the way it has restricted flight.


Mileage is not as important as time. You can't drive a truck from the edge of
the ADIZ to the Capitol in a few minutes.

George Patterson
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no clothes on - and are up to somethin'.
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Old May 14th 05, 04:16 AM
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George Patterson wrote:


Mileage is not as important as time. You can't drive a truck from the edge
of the ADIZ to the Capitol in a few minutes.


Nor would one need to given the complete lack of scrutiny given to these
potential attack vehicles.

- Andrew

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Old May 14th 05, 06:11 AM
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You can't drive a truck from the edge of the ADIZ to the Capitol in a few minutes.

You don't need to. Drive at any speed you want, you'll get to the
target. That's all that counts.

Jose
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