The first reason that pilots should be allowed firearms is to simply discourage terrorists from hijacking that flight. Senators say that giving pilots firearms would be another layer of protection against attacks like those on September 11. “We don’t have a 100 percent guarantee that it won’t happen again, but we can sure as heck cut the odds,” said Sen. Bob Smith (Levin 1). It takes a long time for a terrorist to plan a hijacking, and arming the pilot adds another obstacle which they must overcome. This extra step will be what it takes to dissuade the terrorist. The best way to cut the odds is to give the one person who is the most motivated to protect the plane, the means in which to do so. Capt. Duane, the Union President, said “The government has already told us that if terrorists take control of one of our cockpits, they will send military aircraft to shoot down the airliner and all of its crew and passengers. In the face of such choices, we do not understand why these same government officials refuse to give pilots a last chance to prevent such a tragedy” (Madden 1). Pilots want and deserve the ability to defend the plane, as a last resort, should the need arise. Terrorists will be discouraged by a pilot with nothing to lose in this last attempt at defending their plane. The next reason pilots should be armed is because it creates a sense of safety for the passengers. When the pilot is armed the passengers will be more relaxed and not afraid of a terrorist attack. In the article “In War, Law Is Silent” O’Brien said: What happened on September 11 is unparalleled by anything we have ever known. The attacks killed more than 5,000 people, injured tens of thousands more, and caused economic hardship and grief to... ... middle of paper ... ...f.” USA TODAY: n.p. 2002. SIRS Issues Researcher. Web. 21 Apr. 2014 . Levin, Alan. “Senate Supports Arming Commercial Pilots.” USA TODAY: n.p. 2002. SIRS Issues Researcher. Web. 21 Apr. 2014 . Madden, Mike. “Pilots Will Not Carry Guns.” Gannett News Service: n.p. May 21 2002. SIRS Issues Researcher. Web. 21 Apr. 2014 . O’Brien, Ed. “In War, Is Law Silent?” Social Education Vol.65 no.7. Nov./Dec. 2001: 419-425. SIRS Issues Researcher. Web. 03 May. 2014. Okada, Bryon. “Some rules for arming pilots in cockpits draw complaints. Fort Worth Star- Telegram (Fort Worth, TX): n.p. 2003. SIRS Issues Researcher. Web. 21 Apr. 2014 . Stevens, Richard. “The Six Things Americans Should Know About the Second Amendment.” The Bill of Rights Sentinel: 2001:31-33. JPFO.net. Web. 4 May. 2014.
Lastly, we know that up until 1987 it was common for a pilot to carry a handgun while they flew. Interestingly, it was actually required for a pilot to carry a handgun if he was carrying U.S. Mail up until that time (Hudson 1). Recently, the government has reverted back to its old ways and is allowing pilots to carry firearms if they go through a training program (Goo 1). “The Federal Flight Deck Officers (FFDO) program was created after the September 11, 2001 terrorist attacks and has since trained 12,000 pilots on how to defend their aircraft against an attack” (Hudson 1). Pilots carrying handguns on a plane actually makes the plane a safer place because if a terrorist was trying to get into the cockpit the pilot would have enough time to arm himself with the gun and either detain the terrorist or if necessary shoot the terrorist.
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On September 11, 2001 terrorists crashed two American airline airplanes into Twin Towers, killing thousands of people. It was the worst terrorist attack in American history and it showed us that we are not protected by Atlantic and Pacific. It showed us that we could be attacked by anyone at anytime. It showed us that if we will be attacked again that we can only depend on each other and not on other nations to help us. The 9/11 changed people forever, some lost family members or friends, others lost their jobs even so called “American Dream.”
September 11, 2001 is known as the worst terrorist attack in United States history. On a clear Tuesday morning, there were four planes that were hijacked and flown into multiple buildings by a terrorist group named al Qaeda. This group, led by Osama bin Laden, killed nearly 3,000 people. Out of those 3,000 people more than 400 police and 343 firefighters were killed along with 10,000 people who were treated for severe injuries. Many lives were taken, and to this day, people still suffer from the attack. September 11th is the most influential event of the early twenty-first century because it made an increase in patriotism, it caused a rise in security throughout the nation, and it had a tremendous effect of thousands of lives.
The Transportation Security Administration head John Magaw, announced the administrations position that they are against guns in cockpits and a pilot should give full, undivided attention to flying his plane. He believes that pilots can use their plane as their line of defense by landing it as quickly as possible and conducting in-flight maneuvers to keep the hijackers off balance (MSNBC 3). John Magaw believes that pilots have to make use with what they have. Captain Tracy Price, head of the Airline Pilots Security Alliance who supports equipping the cockpit with guns, stated, We advocate arming airline pilots with firearms to provide a last resort, final line of defense of passengers, crew and innocent civilians on the ground, in a press conference in Washington D.C. (Pilots 1). She believes that the pilots need more than just their own plane as a weapon against a hijacker, but a gun as well. But in truth, both of these opposing sides are working toward the same goal, to secure the cockpit and making the flying of an aircraft a safe experience for all of those on board.
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¨We shall never forget, We shall keep this day, We shall keep the events and the tears In our minds, our memory and our hearts and take them with us as we carry on.¨ by: Anonymous (Memorial Website). An epic turn in history all around the world, around 3000 people lost their lives, the two world trade center’s crashed into pieces, the pentagon was crashed… all of this occurred on September 11, 2001. This date till today causes people to tear, as they remember themselves watching the event occur in person, TV or websites. The entire world was watching while it occurred. This attack caused a great impact all around the world, no one could believe what was happening and how. As soon as people got the news they realized that in a blink of an eye one of the biggest tragedies in the history of the United States of America had hit. This date caused negative impact on all kind of industries especially the aviation industry, in this paper you will learn exactly how this industry was affected.
The statement that everyone should have a gun may appear radical at first but can be justified with careful explanation of the following items. Firstly, everyone should not only have a gun but should be trained in how to use a gun properly. Secondly, everyone should not only have a gun but carry a gun with them publicly. Thirdly, the guns that everyone carries should have no limitations in strength beyond those that are required for safe operation. Fourthly, public protection is not adequately provided within the current system. While there are several other topics that could be discussed, the topics chosen demonstrate the argument.
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...t is our job, as citizens, to at least be prepared for the criminals’ attack and to be able to defend ourselves in time of need. At the Virginia Tech shooting, the responding police officers took approximately three minutes to reach the school, but about five minutes to break through the chains binding the doors together. Cho fired rounds off for about nine minutes. Out of those nine minutes only four, or less, could have happened, if a professor or other college personnel stopped the aggressive action before the tragedy was completed. Police cannot get there fast enough sometimes to save a life; citizens must be prepared for the worst. One thing is for sure, one would rather have it and doesn’t need it, than need it and doesn’t have it. People often ask themselves, “Why should I have a gun?” Well guns are needed when seconds count, and the police are minutes away.
“A gun is a tool. It has no emotion or feelings. It cannot make decisions or take action. It does not know hate. It does not discriminate, take sides, or judge others. It is morally neutral. It is no better or worse than any other tool. A gun has no action without a user. Remember that” -Anonymous. As our world seems to grow increasingly violent, and mass shootings seem commonplace, many government leaders are pushing for certain gun laws that would ban the public from owning firearms of any sort. This is wrong, because as United States citizens, we have the right to bear arms. Despite a recent increase in gun violence within the United States, government leaders should not create laws which would restrict gun usage, should it involve magazine capacity, concealed carry, or the eradication of assault weapons for the public.
...ns of defending themselves and or others in the event of an attack. The District of Columbia should develop a new law that allows private civilians to carry permits and educate them on gun safety and training.
In 2015, over 13,000 people in the United States were killed by firearms. These events happen because people are told that it's okay to carry a loaded gun. Some people say that being able to carry a gun should be permitted, but should it really? When you walk down the street, people will see your firearm and suddenly become frightened of you. “Open carry is an invitation to chaos.” , Constance Johnson.
There is nothing wrong about protecting yourself, but we have to make sure that the weapons we use to protect ourselves don 't get to the wrong people. " The debate about gun control is a global issue. However, it is more intense in the United States of America than any other region (‘Gun Control’ par 1). The groups against gun control show concern about violent crime and they don’t perceive gun control is the answer to violence committed using guns. However, they support strict laws against gun-related crimes and better enforcement of those laws. On the other hand, those who support gun control are of the opinion that background checks are