>>>Ordinary, decent people will behave civilly under good circumstances, and come through, again and again, in the worst circumstances. That is not anarchy.<<<<br><br>Perhaps, but I have also seen complete idiocy in people. It's one thing to have to deal with those types in the business world or at the local store or wherever. It's another thing when the stakes are at their highest and your life may depend upon their competancy. I think it's the randomness of the possible outcomes that makes me unsettled.<br><br>>>>But, as with any preparation, the time to think about it is before it happens. Isn’t that what this forum is about?<<<<br><br>The debate of the issue alone helps the learning curve. A week ago, such a hypothetical situation wasn't even a thought that crossed my mind. Today, the reality is that on any given day one might have to be prepared to deal with it. And it's not just on planes because at any public forum, trains, buildings, sports events, even just walking down the street, one may end up confronting terrorism.<br><br>Odd how the aspect of total thermonuclear anialization during the cold war seems almost comforting these days. At least then the threat was highy defined and visable.<br><br><br><br>Willie Vannerson<br>McHenry, IL

I agree with PRESUMEDLOST(.) And I don't want to set idle and die so I am going to fight.<br><br>GOD bless the U.S.