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#7554
Thankfully he is clearly not a decision-maker in this regard, although as a few have said the lobby does have obvious influence on those who do make the rules.
Well, first off, "quacks" only generally refers to psychiatrists, not all MD/DO's. That said, start here Student Doctor Network
It's a lot more than a student forum. Be sure to come up with a good screen name; perhaps BoeingPilot or something else very, very obvious.
Best of luck!
It's a lot more than a student forum. Be sure to come up with a good screen name; perhaps BoeingPilot or something else very, very obvious.
Best of luck!
Actually MDs would welcome any perspective a career pilot could give about logistics and operations as it may relate to our field, and I'm friends with many career pilots in real life. You'd be very welcome at medical bulletin boards.
EMTs, nurses, and practitioners may offer very appreciated input too. I talk and work with them all the time and consider them valuable partners in medical care.
Note that most of the thin-skinned idiotic flamers are not actually "airline pilots". The mature ones like captainjns, N93., Packrat, captain carl, Potato, et. al. can actually have a conversation, debate, or discussion. Smarter, probably older, and more secure. Kudos!
Yes.
Here is today's tool nomination from me, found when searching for the removed video. Could anybody please describe the deleted one?
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=AGsxjC6I-4E
#7555
I bet that can pay for a lot of hookers n' blow!
#7556
Banned
Joined APC: Nov 2013
Position: 7th green
Posts: 4,378
Here is today's tool nomination from me, found when searching for the removed video. Could anybody please describe the deleted one?
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=AGsxjC6I-4E
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=AGsxjC6I-4E
#7557
Layover Master
Joined APC: Jan 2013
Position: Seated
Posts: 4,310
Perhaps you're thinking of "shrink" - that is psychs, but "quacks" is usually incompetent doctors of any sort?
Actually MDs would welcome any perspective a career pilot could give about logistics and operations as it may relate to our field, and I'm friends with many career pilots in real life. You'd be very welcome at medical bulletin boards.
EMTs, nurses, and practitioners may offer very appreciated input too. I talk and work with them all the time and consider them valuable partners in medical care.
Note that most of the thin-skinned idiotic flamers are not actually "airline pilots". The mature ones like captainjns, N93., Packrat, captain carl, Potato, et. al. can actually have a conversation, debate, or discussion. Smarter, probably older, and more secure. Kudos!
I'll certainly take the compliment, however I'm not sure I qualify for any of the three adjectives used. I have a decent grasp of the English language, have passed from bachelorhood into family man, and am secure insofar as I'll wear a salmon colored shirt, but that's about it.
#7558
On Reserve
Joined APC: Apr 2011
Position: B737 CA
Posts: 11
So perhaps you could explain it to us. In fact, please explain it to us. This is the third time I've asked you to explain your point of view, and yet you still refuse. Why is that? Why won't you tell us why it's a bad idea? Clue the rest of us in, since you profess to have all the answers in this regard.
Is it because you have nothing on which to base it on? No facts, no studies, no statistics, no evidence of any sort? No actual reason....just your personal, unreasoned and uninformed prejudice.
Explain to us why that's not true. Tell us your reasons, facts, etc.
Thankfully he is clearly not a decision-maker in this regard, although as a few have said the lobby does have obvious influence on those who do make the rules.
"When we wrote the original armed pilots program, our intent was to create a last line of defense in the case of a terrorist attack. But TSA has slow-walked the program from day one, denying thousands of pilots their right to be trained in this program and denying the American people the additional security they deserve."(emphasis added)
Yeah, I know. Barbara Boxer. Blew my mind too.Looks like the people who do make the decisions overwhelming disagree with you, Doc. Again, please tell us why we're wrong, and how you know better.
Please.
Bubba
#7559
Banned
Joined APC: Nov 2013
Position: 7th green
Posts: 4,378
Let's just say the FFDO program has been equally successful in preventing hijacking as it has preventing elephant stampedes.
So, yeah, it works.
Of course there is at least one airplane with a hole in its cockpit thanks to our brave FFDOs.
And since all of the incidents since 9/11 have originated overseas, you'll have to explain how the FFDO program is preventing those.
So, yeah, it works.
Of course there is at least one airplane with a hole in its cockpit thanks to our brave FFDOs.
And since all of the incidents since 9/11 have originated overseas, you'll have to explain how the FFDO program is preventing those.
#7560
I think the good doctors point is: if the pilot is unstable, it's not safe for him to have a gun. Without a gun, there would be no way to create mayhem.
Or maybe he is referring to the veritable Maignot line our TSA friends have built to make us safe? Now that it's complete, guns are superfluous?
I think we should have the doctor have the last word, again.
Or maybe he is referring to the veritable Maignot line our TSA friends have built to make us safe? Now that it's complete, guns are superfluous?
I think we should have the doctor have the last word, again.
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