[Bear_Slayer]

I also have considerable concerns about the safety of flying, . . . . only a tiny percentage of the pilots are armed and able to defend their aircraft.

The entire process of flying is unpleasant.

Long lines; long waits
Subject to intense scrutiny
Packed like sardines
Unruly passengers
Defenseless pilots

And it's expensive.

I don't go anywhere anymore; if I have to go somewhere, I drive.

[sweetliberty]

"I don't go anywhere anymore; if I have to go somewhere, I drive."

Same here, but I fear we'd better get it out of our systems before the government intervenes there as well. It's coming. Mark my words.