[meenie]

The issue is so clear that one has to find the political reasoning for the refusal to arm pilots. The conclusion has to be that encouraging the citizenry to consider self-defense has to be put down, even if that leaves him unable to defend himself. The only explanation for that is the gov't is afraid of an armed public. Then the question must be answered, why?

[Freedom'sWorthIt]

"So what's the problem with Magaw and Mineta?"

The problem is that both Magaw and Mineta work for the Clintonled Demarxocratic Party.

They believe in arming only government agents - not civilians.

Magaw and Minetta should be forced to resign immediately.

A pilot's strike to win this issue is the one time I would support a strike by any union.

[macclim8ed]

They fear that an armed public will not submit to terrorists -- whether foreign (i.e., illegal aliens, including who vote for the liberal giveaway agenda while committing person and property crimes on the general citizenry) or domestic (representatives of a totalitarian government).