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We have been misled by the TV and movies that show police officers and detective stopping crimes in progress (Dirty Harry, Adam-12, etc). The police generally show up after the crime and their primary function is to gather and protect evidence for later use in court.
I do not understand where all of this passive stuff, do what they say and you'll be alright, etc, comes from. It was just this mentality that allowed 19 hijackers to take over 4 airliners. I'm not sure about United, but American Airline's Hijack policy was to immediately do whatever the hijackers request.
It is our responsibility to protect ourselves.
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James
The pessimist complains about the wind; the optimist expects it to change; the engineer adjusts the sails.- William Arthur Ward (1921-1994)
Red-beard for President, 2020
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