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danielsexton · September 2nd, 2004, 19:31

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Proactive is fine, but aren't we fighting the last war?

Me thinks that al Qaeda isn't going to send five guys to try to take over a plane again. Me thinks that they're looking for other ways to hit us that are far less difficult than a September 11 repeat.

I hope they're that dumb. But I doubt it.

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Tony, this is something you and I can agree upon. [img]/ubbthreads/images/graemlins/smile.gif[/img]

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This is what gets me:

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Forbes Business News Bulletin
United To Cut More Jobs In Cost-Saving Move
Tara Murphy, 09.01.04, 5:15 PM ET

NEW YORK - In the headlines this afternoon, United Airlines says more job cuts lie ahead for the firm, as it tries to cut costs and emerge from Chapter 11 bankruptcy protection.

The airline's comments come after a media report said the airline would cut 6,000 employees, or 10% of its workforce. According to a Financial Times report, Chief Executive Glenn Tilton will submit the new restructuring plan to its board later this month. United (otc: UALAQ - news - people ) would not confirm or deny the number of jobs that are on the block, and says [b] it hasn't finalized plans to achieve its targeted $625 million in cost savings.[b]

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Dear Mr. United CEO:

You will not reach $625 million in savings if you don't stop spending money, and no it isn't possible to squeeze all $625 million out of those greedy, over paid, glorified flying bus drivers, who think they deserve to make a living wage. While this second layer of cockpit door security could possibly an excellent addition to your planes, it is not a mandated or emergency "must have" feature, especially since it is highly unlikely terrorist will attempt a September 11th style attack again, after all we have TSA to protect us now.

If you don't return United to solvency SOON there will be no airline left to fly those planes, maybe you should focus your efforts in that direction.

Sincerely,
Daniel Sexton

cc: Mr. United CFO

September 2nd, 2004, 19:31	#7
danielsexton Junior Member Join Date: Feb 2004 Location: CSG Posts: 186	Re: United adds another layer to cockpit security [ QUOTE ] Proactive is fine, but aren't we fighting the last war? Me thinks that al Qaeda isn't going to send five guys to try to take over a plane again. Me thinks that they're looking for other ways to hit us that are far less difficult than a September 11 repeat. I hope they're that dumb. But I doubt it. [/ QUOTE ] Tony, this is something you and I can agree upon. [img]/ubbthreads/images/graemlins/smile.gif[/img] ================= This is what gets me: [ QUOTE ] Forbes Business News Bulletin United To Cut More Jobs In Cost-Saving Move Tara Murphy, 09.01.04, 5:15 PM ET NEW YORK - In the headlines this afternoon, United Airlines says more job cuts lie ahead for the firm, as it tries to cut costs and emerge from Chapter 11 bankruptcy protection. The airline's comments come after a media report said the airline would cut 6,000 employees, or 10% of its workforce. According to a Financial Times report, Chief Executive Glenn Tilton will submit the new restructuring plan to its board later this month. United (otc: UALAQ - news - people ) would not confirm or deny the number of jobs that are on the block, and says [b] it hasn't finalized plans to achieve its targeted $625 million in cost savings.[b] [/ QUOTE ] ========== Dear Mr. United CEO: You will not reach $625 million in savings if you don't stop spending money, and no it isn't possible to squeeze all $625 million out of those greedy, over paid, glorified flying bus drivers, who think they deserve to make a living wage. While this second layer of cockpit door security could possibly an excellent addition to your planes, it is not a mandated or emergency "must have" feature, especially since it is highly unlikely terrorist will attempt a September 11th style attack again, after all we have TSA to protect us now. If you don't return United to solvency SOON there will be no airline left to fly those planes, maybe you should focus your efforts in that direction. Sincerely, Daniel Sexton cc: Mr. United CFO