Mail opening
Jan 11th 2006, 7:02 am
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Re: Mail opening
The Uk Customs do not have an absolute right to do it there are certain documents that should not be opened without the addresseee being present ie those containing information between a legal representative and client that concerns a trial etc.
Jan 11th 2006, 7:22 am
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Re: Mail opening
Originally Posted by Thydney
The Uk Customs do not have an absolute right to do it there are certain documents that should not be opened without the addresseee being present ie those containing information between a legal representative and client that concerns a trial etc.
Jan 11th 2006, 7:27 am
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Re: Mail opening
Originally Posted by Thydney
The Uk Customs do not have an absolute right to do it there are certain documents that should not be opened without the addresseee being present ie those containing information between a legal representative and client that concerns a trial etc.
On the subject of 9/11 it could have been completely foiled had we banned all planes prior to that event.
Jan 11th 2006, 7:31 am
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Re: Mail opening
Originally Posted by Angry White Pyjamas
And diplomatic bags.
On the subject of 9/11 it could have been completely foiled had we banned all planes prior to that event.
On the subject of 9/11 it could have been completely foiled had we banned all planes prior to that event.
Someone suggested we require all airline passengers to carry firearms on commercial flights, with appropriate ammunition.
No one will try taking over a plane full of armed passengers would they?
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Jan 11th 2006, 7:31 am
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Re: Mail opening
Originally Posted by Angry White Pyjamas
And diplomatic bags.
On the subject of 9/11 it could have been completely foiled had we banned all planes prior to that event.
On the subject of 9/11 it could have been completely foiled had we banned all planes prior to that event.
Jan 11th 2006, 7:35 am
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Re: Mail opening
Originally Posted by anotherlimey
I heard something you'd like the other day.
Someone suggested we require all airline passengers to carry firearms on commercial flights, with appropriate ammunition.
No one will try taking over a plane full or armed passengers would they?
Someone suggested we require all airline passengers to carry firearms on commercial flights, with appropriate ammunition.
No one will try taking over a plane full or armed passengers would they?
Jan 11th 2006, 7:38 am
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Re: Mail opening
Originally Posted by anotherlimey
I heard something you'd like the other day.
Someone suggested we require all airline passengers to carry firearms on commercial flights, with appropriate ammunition.
No one will try taking over a plane full or armed passengers would they?
Someone suggested we require all airline passengers to carry firearms on commercial flights, with appropriate ammunition.
No one will try taking over a plane full or armed passengers would they?
Jan 11th 2006, 7:39 am
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Re: Mail opening
Originally Posted by Partystar
hahaha, now that's funny! I'm guessing it was a gun happy American that came up with that genius!!!
Jan 11th 2006, 7:40 am
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Re: Mail opening
Originally Posted by Angry White Pyjamas
Not ALL passengers. Just those already trained in the use of firearms and have already cleared FBI and LE background checks. Ie Concealed weapons license holders.
Jan 11th 2006, 7:42 am
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Re: Mail opening
Originally Posted by Partystar
Doesn't make them sane or clever people. This is a bad idea.
Well generally it makes them as sane as can be hoped. I assume you wouldnt feel safe then knowing that some passengers were legally armed, having been trained in the use of firearms and undergone extensive background checks?
Jan 11th 2006, 7:51 am
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Re: Mail opening
Originally Posted by Partystar
Doesn't make them sane or clever people. This is a bad idea.
1) Ammunition type enforcement
2) Calibres of firearm
etc...
Jan 11th 2006, 7:52 am
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Re: Mail opening
Originally Posted by Angry White Pyjamas
Well generally it makes them as sane as can be hoped. I assume you wouldnt feel safe then knowing that some passengers were legally armed, having been trained in the use of firearms and undergone extensive background checks?
I am no rocket scientist, but couldn't you maybe just put the football players/army/young healthy strong dudes up front...might make it harder to storm the cockpit, no?
Jan 11th 2006, 7:53 am
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Re: Mail opening
Originally Posted by Angry White Pyjamas
Well generally it makes them as sane as can be hoped. I assume you wouldnt feel safe then knowing that some passengers were legally armed, having been trained in the use of firearms and undergone extensive background checks?
Jan 11th 2006, 7:54 am
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Re: Mail opening
Originally Posted by Angry White Pyjamas
Well generally it makes them as sane as can be hoped. I assume you wouldnt feel safe then knowing that some passengers were legally armed, having been trained in the use of firearms and undergone extensive background checks?
If you pull a weapon then you have got to be prepared to use it ,otherwise that weapon might get taken off of you and used on you.
Jan 11th 2006, 7:55 am
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Re: Mail opening
Originally Posted by ironporer
I recall a flight shortly after 9/11, there was an entire College rugby team on the flight, in addition to a bunch of Middle Eastern looking young males. They had actually put the football team at the back of the plane and the ME guys right up front.
I am no rocket scientist, but couldn't you maybe just put the football players/army/young healthy strong dudes up front...might make it harder to storm the cockpit, no?
I am no rocket scientist, but couldn't you maybe just put the football players/army/young healthy strong dudes up front...might make it harder to storm the cockpit, no?
