[TriLUG] What really scares me about this terrorist situation

[Sinner from the Prairy]

>From: John Turner <jdturner at nc.rr.com>

>Date: Tue, 11 Sep 2001 14:40:04 -0400

>The reaction you and Mr Rhodes have is normal. But I am guessing
>many of the families of the victims would give up some of their
>rights to have their family members back. I think that we must
>obtain a balance and if that means more government control to
>stop future large scale events like this, then I think it needs
>to be considered and not just toss out as a non-option.

Beign a tireless traveler, I can assure you that the sense of lack of 
control in US airports (in general) is tremendous. I recall a relative, 
flight assistant, seeing passengers with hand guns while on flight! Yes, 
they went through the usual check-points.

So if John Sixpack can do it, a band of determined terrorists can do it. 
This make me shiver in fear.

I find it not a coincidence to see 2 airliners originated from the same 
Boston Airport. Maybe it is a security-feeble airport. And 4 airliners from  
2 airlines. Maybe low-security airlines?

Be assured that Boston airport security is going to improve. Unfortunately, 
too late  :(

RDU is pretty bad. I mean, it looks like you can go almost anywhere with no 
troubles. No, I do not feel secure while flying from RDU.

LAX is a total lack of security. JFK is a security nightmare. Atlanta, 
before the olympics was pretty bad.

On the other hand, Regan National looked very good.

And let's not talk about the incontable trash cans laying around, visitors 
that go right to the boarding area, ... It's insane.

On the other part, UK airports have a heavy security. And everyone is polite 
with you. Maybe we should demand better security meassures in airports 
before thinkng on giving up civil rights.

UK learned in a bad way (Lokherby anyone?). We do not need to get to Tel 
Aviv security level But, being a big country, the US need secure airports.

Maybe it is pretty common to fly today. But this shouldn't relax security 
meassures looking for a "shorter, faster time form parking to boarding".


My support and prayers are with everyone that suffered this crazy, 
senseless, brutal terrorist act. I have friends in Manhattan... and still I 
have no info on them :(

The people behind this... thing, should be put in jail, ASAP, and get the 
key to their jails lost forever.



>What was written over 100 years ago may not apply 100% today!

>John

Life hasn't changed that much in the last 2000 years for what matters. Ben 
Franklyn was pretty right.


BTW, I had a flag on the window today. And I pull it down in respect.



Josep/Sinner

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