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Originally Posted by TechnoViking View Post
I agree the "use the plane as a weapon" tactic will no longer work.

But imagine if they could get a small bomb on, say, 10 planes and pull the trigger. That would be pretty terrorizing. And it would be a major disruption to our economy.

My friend who lives in the Colorado mountains wonders why the terrorists just don't drive around with a bunch of gas cans, setting all the trees on fire. It would be devastating. But not in the same dramatic way as killing people I guess.
You need to read "Physics for Presidents". There is more energy in 1lb of diesel fuel than in 1 lb of TNT. A lot more!

It does a great job of debunking "dirty bombs" and other non issues. To me, the destruction/contamination of water supplies in certain areas would be worse than anything.

Imagine trying to evacuate Los Angeles and San Diego, at the same time...
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