Fixing is relative.

Post #8,596 by addison 9/12/01 12:14:12 PM Reply	Fixing is relative. So you fix that, and something else comes up. Maybe they figure how to hijack the actual flight system from the back. Yes, you can find a way to do a lot of that. But it might not matter. Think about how many antiaircraft missiles there are in "unsavory" hands. Think about 2-3 of those being fired at several major airports during a rush season, at the same time. Sure, you can prevent that. But you're starting to describe Air Force 1. Its like the uncrashable airplane. They've got 'em, but they don't fly. I don't believe we can truly block this from happening. Its really not a convience thing. That doesn't help - but its always going to be possible to do something horrific. The best you can do is try to cut the chances down. Addison
Post #8,614 by marlowe 9/12/01 1:10:54 PM Reply	Better a relative fix than an absolute abdication. Locks can be picked. Lock your door anyway. Firewalls can be hacked. Use a firewall anyway. Anti-terrorist precautions can be worked around. Take precautions anyway. [link\|http://www.angelfire.com/ca3/marlowe/index.html\|http://www.angelfir...e/index.html]
Post #8,617 by addison 9/12/01 1:17:28 PM Reply	Don't have airplanes. Then they can't crash.
Post #8,628 by marlowe 9/12/01 1:46:01 PM Reply	A slightly more moderate version. As I've suggested elsewhere: make ubiquitous broadband access happen. Then we can have telecommuting and telepresence, and cut way down on business travel. Just think. Instead of battling through to the airport, waiting for your flight, cramming yourself into that seat, hunting for your luggage, dragging your cramped up carcass to the rental agency, driving through an unfamiliar city to that damn trade show, you can just sit at home and log on. Chat with your local warm body in the booth via teleconferencing. Answer attendees' questions the same way. (They don't have to be there either.) Upload emergency software patches. And if you've got spare cycles, jump from one webcam to the next and take in the other exhibits. Which needn't all be in the same convention center, or even the same city, by the way. In fact, your local warm body and his display booth could be a thirty minute drive away. Of course it's not the same. That's the point. And it's way safer. And let's be honest. Vegas is way overrated. [link\|http://www.angelfire.com/ca3/marlowe/index.html\|http://www.angelfir...e/index.html]
Post #8,631 by addison 9/12/01 2:15:12 PM Reply	I'm glad you've decided to moderate some. But its still a long way from what's reasonable. Problem is, with anything you're having to gamble, to weigh risks. Nothing is 100% safe, or assured. So you have to weigh all those sorts of things. "Why don't they make cars that protect you in any crash" - "They do, they're called M1 Abrams Main Battle Tanks. They make a real mess of the pedestrians, though, and get about 2 gallons to the mile". So you have to draw the line somewhere. And if someone is motivated, if they've got the time and the resources, they will always find SOMEthing you missed, SOME weakness. Instead of battling through to the airport, waiting for your flight, cramming yourself into that seat, hunting for your luggage, Airport is 15 minutes away. Another 5 or so to chat, get the keys, load baggage, get prepped, fire up engine, get set up, and I'm away. I know where my luggage is, no problem. Of course it's not the same. That's the point. And it's way safer. And let's be honest. Vegas is way overrated. So I presume you're armoring your house tomorrow, and never leaving? Addison
Post #8,658 by mmoffitt 9/12/01 3:46:27 PM Reply	Concur on time. Ban everything except GA ;-)

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