June 07, 2006
Airline Security
| Host: | Vic Eliason |
| Guest: | Annie Jacobsen |
| Listen: | RealAudio | Windows Media | MP3 | Order Tape or CD |
Annie Jacobsen is the author of the book, Terror in the Skies: Why 9-11 Could Happen Again.
This book details a flight experience Jacobsen had in December 2004. On this flight she noticed 14 Syrian men acting suspicious in such a way that she believes they were performing a rehearsal for a future terrorist attack.
Jacobsen believes that America's aviation security system, as well as the Department for Homeland Security is for show, and not prepared as it should be; that actually, the degree of security is still at before 9-11 levels.
This Crosstalk looks at the factors that are preventing better security, what pilots are saying about the security situation, how political correctness factors into the security equation, and what ordinary Americans can do.
More Information
To order a copy of Terror in the Skies: Why 9-11 Could Happen Again:
http://www.spencepublishing.com
1-888-773-6782
Action Points
Contact your senators and congressmen with your concerns about airline security:
202-224-3121
202-225-3121
