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Could Elvis have prevented hijackings?
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In lieu of the opposition to armed pilots, Congress today introduced a bill to follow tradition and recruit Elvis impersonators to fly armed on all commercial airlines. Recruiting is expected to start as early as August 1.
An anonymous spokesperson stated, "Only $15000.00 for the S&W .38, and for a limited time only, all the fried peanut butter and banana sandwiches you can eat, fresh from the galley."
Gun Control and Music Industry lobbyists have stated their opposition to the bill, noting the rise in recent decades of airplane crashes which resulted in the death(s) of music stars. Industry officials stated their belief that placing anyone resembling a music icon aboard a commercial airliner would create an undue risk to the lives of others aboard, due to the increased likelihood of an airliner crash.
"We don't think the airlines should take that risk," stated Sarah Brady of Handgun Control Inc. Brady also noted the increased effectiveness of airport security since 9/11, and stated that the demographic group that would most likely be involved in any future attacks (80-110 year old American males and females), are thoroughly searched multiple times upom entering the secured areas of all major U.S. airports. Brady pointed to numerous large cartons of seized asthma inhalers, insulin syringes, orthopedic shoes with dangerously thick rubber soles, and lethal aluminum walkers that could be used to overpower pilots and flight attendants, as evidence of airport and airline safety.
"Current airport security standards guarantee safety in the skies to all Americans," stated Brady.
Senator Dianne Feinstein introduced a counter-bill that would require any person flying a commercial airline in U.S. airspace to fly sans clothing, and would prohibit carry-on or checked baggage. "If passengers were not allowed to wear clothing, or bring any items on board, there would be no need for firearms on airliners," said Feinstein. Feinstein also pointed to the 172% drop in crime in California last year, and attributed this to the restrictive state gun laws.
President Bush could not be reached for comment.
In lieu of the opposition to armed pilots, Congress today introduced a bill to follow tradition and recruit Elvis impersonators to fly armed on all commercial airlines. Recruiting is expected to start as early as August 1.
An anonymous spokesperson stated, "Only $15000.00 for the S&W .38, and for a limited time only, all the fried peanut butter and banana sandwiches you can eat, fresh from the galley."
Gun Control and Music Industry lobbyists have stated their opposition to the bill, noting the rise in recent decades of airplane crashes which resulted in the death(s) of music stars. Industry officials stated their belief that placing anyone resembling a music icon aboard a commercial airliner would create an undue risk to the lives of others aboard, due to the increased likelihood of an airliner crash.
"We don't think the airlines should take that risk," stated Sarah Brady of Handgun Control Inc. Brady also noted the increased effectiveness of airport security since 9/11, and stated that the demographic group that would most likely be involved in any future attacks (80-110 year old American males and females), are thoroughly searched multiple times upom entering the secured areas of all major U.S. airports. Brady pointed to numerous large cartons of seized asthma inhalers, insulin syringes, orthopedic shoes with dangerously thick rubber soles, and lethal aluminum walkers that could be used to overpower pilots and flight attendants, as evidence of airport and airline safety.
"Current airport security standards guarantee safety in the skies to all Americans," stated Brady.
Senator Dianne Feinstein introduced a counter-bill that would require any person flying a commercial airline in U.S. airspace to fly sans clothing, and would prohibit carry-on or checked baggage. "If passengers were not allowed to wear clothing, or bring any items on board, there would be no need for firearms on airliners," said Feinstein. Feinstein also pointed to the 172% drop in crime in California last year, and attributed this to the restrictive state gun laws.
President Bush could not be reached for comment.
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