TSA Will Permit Knives, Golf Clubs on U.S. Planes - Page 4

Betonov · 03-09-13, 02:56 AM

What about all the Call of Duty fanboys living out their wet dreams assaulting the enemy of freedom and making a Leeroy Jenkins that would look like a zerg rush on the unexpecting terrorists

Feuer Frei! · 03-09-13, 04:53 AM

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Originally Posted by ETR3(SS)

I'd have to disagree with those of you stating that airline passengers would gang tackle a terrorist on a flight. The general American public has the courage of an ostrich.

Possibly, although Ostriches are known for the brazen attacks on colourful clothing items on unsuspecting Humans

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They don't want to get hurt or die.

That and maybe they have the notion in their heads of "Don't try to be a Hero" Hell, no way in the world are you going to know what a person is like in cqc or hand-to-hand with a knife. Unless you see the guy in 'action' then you may well be advised to sit this one out.

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If anyone did do anything I would see it being the 65 year old Vietnam vet instead of the 21 year old intern. We've been turned into a bunch of couch potato, bon bon eating, reality tv show watching pansies.

True that.

August · 03-09-13, 10:26 AM

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Originally Posted by ETR3(SS)

I'd have to disagree with those of you stating that airline passengers would gang tackle a terrorist on a flight. The general American public has the courage of an ostrich. They don't want to get hurt or die. Ironically they'd probably only think of the short term (i.e. the knife) versus the long term (the plane crashing) in their self preservation thought process. If anyone did do anything I would see it being the 65 year old Vietnam vet instead of the 21 year old intern. We've been turned into a bunch of couch potato, bon bon eating, reality tv show watching pansies.

Then explain United flight 93.

August · 03-09-13, 10:36 AM

And another thing. I wouldn't dis 21 year olds. That 21 year old intern just might have already done a tour in Afghanistan and have way more actual combat experience than the Vietnam Veteran.

Betonov · 03-09-13, 10:49 AM

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Originally Posted by August

Then explain United flight 93.

He already did

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They don't want to get hurt or die.

They fought back when they knew they were going to be used as a bomb.

August · 03-09-13, 11:48 AM

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He already did

Well I disagree with his conclusions. I also disagree with his characterization of 21 year olds.

Betonov · 03-09-13, 01:09 PM

Pasengers just need a leader. Someone will stand up, could be a 21 year old, the bold with follow, then the rest of them will find the courage to join. A snowball effect.

Red October1984 · 03-09-13, 01:37 PM

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Originally Posted by Betonov

Pasengers just need a leader. Someone will stand up, could be a 21 year old, the bold with follow, then the rest of them will find the courage to join. A snowball effect.

This reminds me of that scene in the 2008 version of Get Smart...

Platapus · 03-09-13, 03:56 PM

The bottom line is that no one knows how they will react in that situation. It is just like being exposed to combat for the first time. People you least expect will rise to the occasion, while some of the real tough talkers will hang back.

Forget the Vietnam vets or the 21 year olds. The hijackers need to worry about the mothers on the plane.

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August Wayfaring Stranger Join Date: Apr 2005 Location: Massachusetts Posts: 23,233 Downloads: 0 Uploads: 0	And another thing. I wouldn't dis 21 year olds. That 21 year old intern just might have already done a tour in Afghanistan and have way more actual combat experience than the Vietnam Veteran. __________________ Flanked by life and the funeral pyre. Putting on a show for you to see.

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Platapus Fleet Admiral Join Date: Oct 2006 Posts: 19,403 Downloads: 63 Uploads: 0	The bottom line is that no one knows how they will react in that situation. It is just like being exposed to combat for the first time. People you least expect will rise to the occasion, while some of the real tough talkers will hang back. Forget the Vietnam vets or the 21 year olds. The hijackers need to worry about the mothers on the plane. __________________ abusus non tollit usum - A right should NOT be withheld from people on the basis that some tend to abuse that right.

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Betonov Navy Seal Join Date: May 2009 Location: Slovenia Posts: 8,647 Downloads: 26 Uploads: 0	What about all the Call of Duty fanboys living out their wet dreams assaulting the enemy of freedom and making a Leeroy Jenkins that would look like a zerg rush on the unexpecting terrorists

03-09-13, 01:09 PM	#52
Betonov Navy Seal Join Date: May 2009 Location: Slovenia Posts: 8,647 Downloads: 26 Uploads: 0	Pasengers just need a leader. Someone will stand up, could be a 21 year old, the bold with follow, then the rest of them will find the courage to join. A snowball effect.