Stardate 20011008.1543 (On Screen): Someone tried to force their way into the cockpit on a flight to Chicago today, and two things happened: Air Force fighters scrambled and accompanied the jet until it safely landed at O'Hare, and
passengers restrained the man. It turns out he was not a hijacker, simply someone who is deeply disturbed. But the point is that the passengers got involved. The lesson of flight 93 has sunk in: we're
all in this now; no-one is a spectator anymore. Expect to see more of this.
(discuss)Update: Here's a more complete report.
Update 20011009: Eye witness report from the jet: The stewardess yelled, "Get that guy!" And I want to tell you, people just reacted so incredibly quickly. You know Americans will never be led to slaughter again on an airplane. They just won't be. Everybody was used to just sitting down and being quiet and doing what people said. And you know what, they're just going to fight to the death now, truly.
Update 20011009: Here's an extended account.
