... they are a great way in preventing danger to many people. In addition to the full body scanners, there are also federal air marshals aboard the plane. The air marshal's job is to detect, deter, and defeat hostile acts targeting the United States air carriers, airports, passengers, and crews (Transportation Security Administration). These marshals work independently, they are the only ... weapon on airplanes and have the highest standard for handgun accuracy, blend in with passengers and rely on their training (Transportation Security Administration). These air marshals have a very import...

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... responsibility should be with the people who were in charge of it in the first place, the security screeners at the airport. After all, security is right there in their job title. That makes it their primary duty to be in charge of the security, while a pilot's main duty is to pilot the aircraft. It is a federal regulation that all flight ... be trained to induce positive and negative-g if a hijacking occurs, and that such maneuvers can be accomplished without exceeding limitations of the airplane. The use of g-forces is a much more effective solution than putting guns in the cockpit" (...

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... my legal authority to establish the White House Office of Homeland Security and the Homeland Security Council to help ensure that our Federal response and protection efforts were coordinated and effective (Bush)."" President Bush has appointed Tom Ridge, former Governor of Pennsylvania to direct to the Office of Homeland Security. Governor Ridge is a highly qualified man for this ... job; he is a decorated combat veteran and national leader who has the strength, experience, personal commitment and authority to tackle this challenging mission (Frequently Asked ). Governor Ridge will repo...

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