Its also not just about my sorry ass on that plane.
ANY aircraft lost will have massive ripple effects across the globe and our country. We cant let even one attempt be sucessful again.
That goes to the heart of my point - I don't think it has to be that way. We needn't get all in a tizzy, and then tiptoe around and alter our every action to bend to the actions of some whackjob Islamists. Such a reaction amplifies the limited power they have, and it's dismaying to see that our government would rather contribute to that amplification than risk offending tender sensibilities, particuarly those who are connected to the offenders. The better solution, and one which (I hope) we are pursuing, is to kick ass, use common sense, and carry on. Anyway I see your point though I disagree - good chatting with you - gotta get some work done - later.