[jrg]

What the article doesn't mention is the overwhelming buildup of evidence that the passengers will kick the crap out of anyone attempting a takeover

I think that American travellers are itchin' for another towel-head takeover attempt on a plane.

[Excuse_My_Bellicosity]

Yep, ole Richard Reid looked pretty beat-up after his shoe-bomb incident. He was sporting a nice shiner. I'm betting 3/4 of the passengers were wishing they could've taken a swing at him for good measure.