[newsperson999]

It was only a matter of tiem before we started seeing cr*p like this...

[E. Pluribus Unum]

She should be suing the INS for letting known terrorists like Mohommed Atta roam the country at will while attending flight school.

[1Old Pro]

also here: United Sued for WTC Hijacking Attack

[Alberta's Child]

Just wait until someone names the Port Authority of New York & New Jersey as a co-defendant, for building those towers in the path of those two aircraft.

[tdadams]

I feel for this woman, but I hope this case goes to court and she gets awarded one single penny. That'll send a message.

Yes, this poor woman lost her husband, but he's no less dead than if he'd gotten in a car wreck. Then who would she sue?

Something about a defendant with deep pockets sure draws out the lawyers.

[holyscroller]

She ought to be suing United Way. They've aleady got the money that the public donated for her.

[the]

I'm waiting to see some of the widows/widowers/families of
passengers on Flight 93 sue the estates of the other
passengers, the ones who decided to fight back against
the terrorists.

That, for me, will be the final sign that pure evil is afoot.

[E=MC²]

Just remember...it's NOT the money...if true to form, she is suing to make the world SAFER for everyone else so this will never happen again...after all, this tactic has worked oh so well in the past.

[Tolerance Sucks Rocks]

I don't mean to disparage grieving widows, but ONLY A VERY FEW PEOPLE SAW THIS COMING!!!

In this day and age, negative emotions can be worth more than gold.

[goodieD]

She should be suing Brady and Handgun control inc., if not for their pushing for restrictive gun laws, perhaps armed passengers could have stopped this tragedy. This is my new quest. To sue the anti gun people out of existance, for misleading the public about crime stats and firearm safety issues.

[cincinnati_Steve]

"Her lawyer, Don Nolan, said he didn't know of any other such federal suits."

Wonder how long it took this reprehensible reptile to talk the greiving widow into this inane moola grab?

[LurkedLongEnough]

==== Should Algore be named as a defendant as well? ===

White House Commission on Aviation Safety and Security
Vice President Al Gore, Chairman

BARF ALERT!

Excerpt:

"Today's aviation security is based in part on the defenses erected in the 1970s against hijackers and on recommendations made by the Commission on Aviation Security and Terrorism, which was formed in the wake of the bombing of Pan Am 103 over Lockerbie, Scotland. Improvements in aviation security have been complicated because government and industry often found themselves at odds, unable to resolve disputes over financing, effectiveness, technology, and potential impacts on operations and passengers.

Americans should not have to choose between enhanced security and efficient and affordable air travel. Both goals are achievable if the federal government, airlines, airports, aviation employees, local law enforcement agencies, and passengers work together to achieve them. Accordingly, the Commission recommends a new partnership that will marshal resources more effectively, and focus all parties on achieving the ultimate goal: enhancing the security of air travel for Americans.

The Commission considered the question of whether or not the FAA is the appropriate government agency to have the primary responsibility for regulating aviation security. The Commission believes that, because of its extensive interactions with airlines and airports, the FAA is the appropriate agency, with the following qualifications: first, that the FAA must improve the way it carries out its mission; and second, that the roles of intelligence and law enforcement agencies in supporting the FAA must be more clearly defined and coordinated. The Commission's recommendations address those conditions.

The terrorist threat is changing and growing. Therefore, it is important to improve security not just against familiar threats, such as explosives in checked baggage, but also to explore means of assessing and countering emerging threats, such as the use of biological or chemical agents, or the use of missiles. While these do not present significant threats at present, it would be short-sighted not to plan for their possible use and take prudent steps to counter them."

Big government fails again.

[Dante3]

The repulsive, greedy Mrs. Mariani should be sued. Will she be claiming the airline was secretly supporting the terrorists? Who else might she sue to make a buck? Manufacturers of box-cutters? Or the stores which sold box-cutters to the terrorists? The travel agent who sold him a ticket on that flight?

[A Ruckus of Dogs]

She should sue the entire male gender. If men didn't shave, razor blades would not have been invented and could not have used to hijack the plane. (/sarcasm)

[DSHambone]

For want of a $300 revolver and 6 bullets - hundreds/maybe thousands died - those in charge of security did not think worst case and people died. Sounds like a worthy lawsuit to me....when you mess up, you have to face the punishment.

[pcl]

She should be suing bin Ladin and his orgainization. They have plenty of money in locked up accounts right now. That money should be going to the victims.

[TWRepublican]

can you say torte reform boys and girls....sure you can!

[sailingfreeper]

I hate to see dumb lawsuits, maybe this is one, maybe it is not. It depends upon which wacked out viewpoint of U.S. law you look from. Who is responsible for the security of each individual on the plane?

The individual is responsible for their security. They should have never boarded an airline with such lax onboard security or without the means to defend themselves.(I like this one best)

The airline is responsible. They were negligent in providing proper security onboard their aircraft. A responsible airline would have had armed pilots.(I like this one pretty good)

The federal government is responsible. Years of useless laws and bureaucracy has prevented airlines and indivuals from properly providing for their security whilie flying.(I like this one too)

The federal government is responsible. The government should have provided the proper security onboard the flight and within the airport to protect its citizens.(I don't really like this one)

[wingnuts'nbolts]

Since all the wonderful charities that have recieved so much money from the American Public have refused to include the people on the 4 downed planes I suppose she thinks she has to provide for her family and is attempting to do so.