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On Thu, 13 Sep 2001, Leo Bicknell wrote: > > The problem I have with all of the FAA action is that anyone with > a valid rating can rent a plane, even planes this large if they > have enough money. I would guess the hijackers wanted a plane full > of people for additional shock value, but obtaining an empty (but The passengers were a small "insurance policy" that they wouldn't be blown out of the air by intercepting fighters. It's psychologically difficult enough to splash a camel-humping terrorist, let alone have to splash 60-300 innocent people who are unwillingly along for the ride. The terrorists knew that this moral issue would weigh in their favor. > full of fuel) plane would be even easier for them, and almost no > FAA security measures would stop them. Additionally, on a private > plane they could load on it explosive cargo without too much effort, > adding even more punch to the process. The same goes for rental cars/trucks. > I do believe we need to figure out how these planes were hijacked, > and take steps to prevent it from happening again. That said, I > find it highly unlikely that eliminating curbside checkin will have > any effect other than to inconvenience travelers. I agree. Baggage checked at the curb goes through the same procedures as baggage carried to the ticket counter. It's just more convenient. --- John Fraizer EnterZone, Inc
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