[Salman]

Overly optimistic. They won't even let airline pilots arm themselves.

The author makes the mistake of thinking that gun control (confiscation) is simply another issue to play with as needed. Gun grabbers think it's a great idea for their own reasons, and are to be found in both major parties. They will try to sell the idea, not just pander to some part of their constituencies.

[archy]

Overly optimistic. They won't even let airline pilots arm themselves.

And until they do, I won't be flying commercial- though I could do so for free. And neither will a lot of other former frequent fliers.

How many bankrupted airlines do you think it will take until they decide to *reevaluate* that policy?

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[Balding_Eagle]

Overly optimistic. They won't even let airline pilots arm themselves.

The fight isn't over yet

CLICK HERE to read Joseph farahs column today. He's actually quite optimistic (my take).