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From: Gary.Petraccaro@f90.n129.z1.fidonet.org (Gary Petraccaro)
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Subject: Re: Emergency Exits
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Date: 17 Jul 90 19:31:02 GMT
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[This is from the Blink Talk Conference]

Bill,

     You're right, they may have an ax to grind, as, of course would the
airlines.  It's just that I've never seen that many drunks on airplanes
I've flown in.  I would expect that Jeff's right in that some people need
"fortification", might be one of those people myself (grin).  The problem
with my experience is that most of it occurred in the '60's and things may
have changed a lot since then.  I think that Paula's on the right track
when she talks about insuring that only responsible people occupy those
exit seats, and, like Phil, I wouldn't want to be right in that row, but
one behind or ahead.  Another thought.  What happens to someone with a
guide dog in the exit row.  You just can't throw the dog out the door, and
I sure as heck wouldn't want to jump out with a 50-60 pound dog in my arms.
 Obviously, this last doesn't have much to do with airline policy, just my
own wondering.

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