Fighter Jet Escort for an Unruly Passenger

Fighter Jet Escort for an Unruly Passenger

This seems extreme. I can understand the need for an "abundance of caution", but this is ridiculous.

Think about it this way: If you are planning to take down or hijack a plane, why would you immediately draw attention to yourself when you board?

The answer: You wouldn't. You would seek to draw as little attention to yourself as possible.

However, if a scenario like this unfolded it would likely distract the flight crew from noticing while you construct your bomb in your (laugh) underwear. It might give you the opportunity to quietly coordinate with co-conspirators in your devious plot.

Let's also be realistic about the fighter jets. They were likely the result of an Obama Administration policy that went into effect right after the "events on Christmas". That shows that Obama is willing to change when he realizes he made a mistake. If I were in Obama's shoes, I would probably have given a similar order. However, I would probably also quietly ask the prosecutor to not seek a harsh punishment for this man's foolishness. I would probably ask for a stiff fine (say, $5,000), but not 20 years in prison.