Personally I think that a clear and powerful "cause and effect" environment will take care of ~90% of the problem. Do something stupid? No second chance and flag the individual as an offender no longer allowed to board a plane. Similar to what was in place post 9-11. On the bad-person list, you have major issues. Jail time and fines must be included in the effect. Set a few examples and just watch the numbers plummet. The nair do wells are like kids without supervision. There is a need for adults in the room.

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If it smells like a skunk , , , . Please do not attempt to hide behind numbers. There is a major issue in the US that is apparently far greater than elsewhere. The "shining city on a hill" does not exist. Get used to it. That is my last comment on this apparently sensitive and to some unpalatable topic.

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Some in Europe but not to the extent of the USA. Speaks volumes on various cultures.

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Would suggest that a tribute to those that designed her is also in order. The history of the "DC-10" and the race with sleeker Lockheed Tri-Star was an interesting one from the marketing and engineering perspectives. Hope she enjoys her time in the sun and that FedEx finds a spot for her in the form of a donation.

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Think this is more of a societal issue. Officials on planes with guns is just not right in the broader scheme of things.

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In this case, its make "her" pay and IMHO, there is an opportunity to set a precedent. If guilty, , , : jail, 1 year, no bail, never fly again. Next?

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Maybe not an ignorant dipschit but a dipschit none the less.

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Just wondering if anybody has the facts but is this primarily an American issue? Obviously not exclusively but this is getting ugly and is a sad comment on cultural maturity during these challenging times.

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These days, and for a while now, there is no glory in flying. A 737 at 37,000 feet is simply a bus at altitude.

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Maybe a bit of a generalization but I can't dispute. Privileged/spoiled generation raised on instant gratification. Time to start setting examples. Forget fines (family will pay). Straight to jail. Repeat as required until cause and effect is simple and understood at large. Anyway my 2 cents worth.

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