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[lithera]

I have a question for all fo you.

We used to have people called "sky marshals" on planes before we installed metal detectors and such in airports. They were armed US Marshals who rode on airplanes to make things safer and to make people feel secure.

I've heard rumors of them thinking to re-institute them.

What do you think - good idea, bad idea and why?

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Good idea

[turbolemur.livejournal.com]

In the short term, at least. Until a more complex electronic security system can be developed and implemented.

The only other immediate alternative to an armed sercurity force in airports, and onboard the aircraft themselves, would be to keep the planes grounded for the long haul until they think of something else. Which would be catastrophic; not just economically, but to the country's morale, as well.

Just my opinion, of course...