[antiRepublicrat]

So you survive a hijacking an threatened plane bombing only to be ordered to lay down and have a gun pointed at you.

I don't like it either, but in their defense they don't know for certain who's a victim and who's a perp in the initial moments. Plus it's a bit safer to by lying down if the plane blows up.

[Ramius]

...but in their defense they don't know for certain who's a victim and who's a perp in the initial moments...

You're right about that. Its an annoyance for sure, but the forces taking the plane have make sure that a bad guy isn't trying to sneak out as a "hostage".