Air Force Follies

In the past few weeks, U.S. Air Force pilots have been involved in a number of dangerous incidents involving irresponsible flying. Most notable were two incidents in New Jersey last week, in which F-16 jets chased commercial airliners out of their flight patterns. What do you think?

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  “I think the Aviation Department should do a better job of painting those yellow lines in the air to prevent such mishaps.”

  Lynette Henke –
  Veterinarian

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  “Maybe the government has been giving out a bit too much hash lately.”

  Raul Herron –
  Roofer

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  “They were probably testing something. Just like the time they tested my anus to see if I was gay.”

  Robert Pettit –
  Building Contractor

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  “I find it surprising to hear about these accidents, especially when I think of the fine caliber of individuals in the military that I knew in high-school shop class.”

  Rachel Pierce –
  Systems Analyst

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  “Remember in 1983 when we shot down that Korean Airlines jet? That was sweet.”

  Gregg Syzinski –
  Chiropractor

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  “Kenny Loggins was right—they really do fly into the Danger Zone.”

  Richmond Burger –
  Carpenter