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Spectre · September 16, 2001, 02:36 PM

Since I have been training in hand-to-hand arts for the last 7 years, I have much more training in them than firearms usage.

One could logically assume that, if the hijackers only have small sharp objects in their hands, they do not have explosive devices (otherwise, they would also have been able to bring more effective weapons with them). We must also assume we have nothing to lose by acting forcefully, and perhaps, much to gain.

Terrorists have dramatically changed their targeting after being shot down by armed civilians in Israel. One might also guess that terrorists will change their targeting of civilian airliners if passengers rip terrorists apart.

September 16, 2001, 02:36 PM	#14
Spectre Staff Alumnus Join Date: October 23, 1998 Location: ATL Posts: 3,277	Since I have been training in hand-to-hand arts for the last 7 years, I have much more training in them than firearms usage. One could logically assume that, if the hijackers only have small sharp objects in their hands, they do not have explosive devices (otherwise, they would also have been able to bring more effective weapons with them). We must also assume we have nothing to lose by acting forcefully, and perhaps, much to gain. Terrorists have dramatically changed their targeting after being shot down by armed civilians in Israel. One might also guess that terrorists will change their targeting of civilian airliners if passengers rip terrorists apart.