retroremakes
December 29th, 2009, 06:05
http://cache.gawker.com/assets/images/4/2009/12/500x_odds-of-airborne-terror1.jpg (http://cache.gawker.com/assets/images/4/2009/12/odds-of-airborne-terror1.jpg)After the crotchbomb there has been a lot of noise about airplane security again—you can see how stupid the leaked new flight rules are (http://gizmodo.com/5435188/leaked-post+detroit-bomb-airplane-security-rules) here. But what's the actual risk of an airplane attack? Here's the definitive chart:
http://cache.gawker.com/assets/images/4/2009/12/500x_odds-of-airborne-terror2.jpg (http://cache.gawker.com/assets/images/4/2009/12/odds-of-airborne-terror2.jpg)
As you can see, the chances are very slim. As slim as the chances of the new security rules having any real effect in preventing any new attacks, sadly.
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As you can see, the chances are very slim. As slim as the chances of the new security rules having any real effect in preventing any new attacks, sadly.
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