>>>With all respect, and the sincere hope that discussion remains measured and civil, I couldn't disagree more.<<<<br><br>Don't worry. There will be no flames from me if we disagree.<br><br><br>>>>IMHO, every capable adult boarding a flight, whether Sky Marshall, crew, or passenger, must now know, deep in their heart, that if the plane is successfully hijacked, they MUST stop it at ANY cost to themselves or to all aboard. <<<<br><br>The risk is that all hijackings are not destined for suicide missions. And a passenger revolt may actually put the aircraft and passengers in more danger than inaction.<br><br>I think a clear distinction in last week's scenarios was that the aircrews lost control of the aircraft and the hijackers were flying them. It's highly unlikely that a commercial pilot would willingly (a) crash the plane or (b) direct a plane into a populated structure.<br><br>Anarchy on an aircraft at 35,000 feet is not desirable. Imagine that you are in such a situation and have determined that patience was the most prudent coarse of action. Then suddenly, another passenger decides it's time to act. Neither scenario gives me comfort.<br><br>Hopefully, none of us will ever have to make such judgements.<br><br>Willie Vannerson<br>McHenry, IL