Had he prefaced his statement with, “I would like to think that...” he would have been fine.
Many Americans have played out in their minds what they would have done if presented with a similar situation. What many forget is the pre- 9/11 assumptions concerning hijackings.
I saw an interview of this actor on youtube and was surprised that he openly discussed his Christian faith and love of his family. I am not defending him on this... but to be fair, I agree that his comments were more of “I would like to think I would have acted this way...” Haven’t we all done that since 9/11? I know that I have done it. I have said that if something occurs on a plane (like someone trying to light his shoe on fire, or trying to get into the cockpit) that I would try my best to beat him into unconsciousness. It is BECAUSE of the heroes of 9/11 that many Americans have become less passive and more involved. IMHO.
I agree with you.
Spot on, thanks.