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NewsMax Takes the Lead
Pilots Urgent Testimony to Congress:
'Arm Us Today'
On Monday, Captain Duane Woerth of the Airlines Pilots Association (ALPA), the nation's largest airline pilots association representing 66,000 pilots, urgently asked Congress to allow its members to be armed while in the cockpit. ALPA's request came within 24 hours of the posting of NewsMax's lead editorial: Arm the Pilots – Save the U.S. Economy. In its editorial, NewsMax warned that millions will be unemployed unless the government takes immediate steps to restore confidence in the public to fly. NewsMax is strongly encouraging President Bush to bypass Congress and deputize as marshals all airline pilots. Only this step will immediately boost public confidence and deter future attacks. Editor's note: If you agree with ALPA that pilots need to be armed, please let the president and Congress know how you feel. Send a free email to the president. You can also call the White House at 202-456-1414 and let the president know you agree with NewsMax and ALPA, and request the president to allow pilots to be armed. Also, please call your congressman and senators at 202-225-3121. You can also send an urgent PriorityGram to Congress and the president.