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At 09:30 AM 9/19/01 -0700, you wrote:
>Some ask why VFR flight is still permitted in Alaska. I think it is clear
>that terrorist attacks are considerably less likely in a remote area like
>Alaska and the economy of Alaska and the well-being of its citizens are
>dependent to a great degree on VFR flight for both food and medical
>attention. It would constitute a public hazard to do otherwise.
Good point.
>In contrast to Alaska the lower 48 present different problems and require
a
>different solution.
True enough. But "Government is a blunt instrument; the bigger the
government, the blunter the instrument."
>An approach to showing American solidarity and commitment to a common
cause
>at the expense of a few was shown by all major professional sports
>associations. It would have been appropriate for the GA community to
follow
>their lead and vote to ground themselves voluntarily for the good of the
>country; a gesture that would have won us public approval and admiration.
Again an excellent point. But the people who play ball do not have to
worry
about the SWAT squad opening fire from the upper deck, as we would. They
volunterially closed down, and now have volunrarially started back up. We
still cannot fly.
>It has been noted that there is a bail-out being prepared for the airline
>industry. It is clear to me that this is an attempt to support a vital US
>interest and is appropriate. It is also appropriate to bail out the GA
>community as well. It is being hit just as hard, if not harder, by the
>current national security sanctions on VFR flight.
Exactly so. I'm just hoping that I can get the wings done before the
shop has to close it's door!
>I am aware that the opinions expressed here will not be read with
enthusiasm
>by many of those who subscribe to this list. However, I felt it necessary
to
>voice my opinion in the hopes that few would respond positively, a few
might
>change their mind and a few might merely reconsider their point of view.
I personally commend you for writting, Joe. You have increased the "sense
quotient" of this list by quite a bit.
Percy in
Portland
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