[Centurion2000]

I think they should be fired if they refuse to fly. Who elected them to make these policy decisions? They are 10 folks who would be eager to take the place of each of them, sans guns unless and until the public square deemed it prudent.

Are you some kind of retard ? THE PUBLIC has deemed it prudent to arm pilots .... the congress is the one standing in the way .....

[El Gato]

the congress is the one standing in the way .....

Actually not, as I understand it. It's the FAA, although many in Congress and White House feel that way too. But as it stands now, Congress has already provided for armed pilots, requiring a certfication course, but FAA has not certified any courses. Hmm, where have we heard that before?