Les, I'm not sure who the "YOU/YOUR" message is addressed to , but shouldn't "THEY" maybe ban cars? Aka CAR BOMBS ?
Ron Freiberger mailto: rfreiber...@swfla.rr.com -----Original Message----- From: krnet-boun...@mylist.net [mailto:krnet-boun...@mylist.net]On Behalf Of Les Criscillo Sent: Friday, January 16, 2004 2:22 PM To: even...@cbsnews.com Cc: KR2 Mailing List Subject: KR>Response to recent General Avaition News Story I am a general aviation pilot and have just reviewed your story concerning the security risks at general aviation airports. I have also reviewed the responses from the AOPA and the EAA, two organizations representing hundreds of thousands of pilots and aviation enthusiasts. I feel your reporting represented a significant lack of depth and balance. While there is a risk with many everyday activities and there are many that could be put to use by those intending to bring harm to others, you fail to point out the positive aspects of the activities of pilots and aviation supports. Private use airports and fly-in communities are no different than any other subdivision or neighborhood in the United States that allows a group of like minded to live and congregate together. I agree with the premise that there is a risk in a single individual taking it upon himself to create a flying bomb out of a general aviation aircraft. But there are risks associated with the freedoms we enjoy as pilots in the United States, and as there are risks with participation in many aspects of our lives, the likelihood of this use of a general aviation aircraft is very low. Many risk assessments have been done by our federal government since 9/11, and when prioritizing our needs, they placed this risk at a very low level. Your report mentions nothing of the patriotism of the pilots, aviation enthusiasts, or the residents of these communities. Many are retired military, retired airline pilots, or people who know and respect the use general aviation aircraft. Just as you would lock your car, look out your window, and monitor who drives up and down your street, these residents watch over their "neighborhood" As a provider of news and information, you should take it upon yourselves to provide balanced information to allow your viewers to form an opinion that is based on their conclusions, not yours. Les Criscillo Tampa, FL lcris...@tampabay.rr.com http://groups.msn.com/LesLifeandfriends/homepage____________________________ ___________ to UNSUBSCRIBE from KRnet, send a message to krnet-le...@mylist.net please see other KRnet info at http://www.krnet.org/instructions.html
