Then why not have garlands of frag grenades hanging on the ceiling as part of every bank's security system? Why should we enable bank robbers to escape from the law when hijackers cannot?

I'd prefer to fly on planes which aren't execution chambers for criminal and witness alike. The market refuses to provide me with this option, however.

>The market refuses to provide me with this option, however.

What are you talking about? The market already provides that option in several forms:

1. Learn to fly and fly yourself. 2. Rent a pilot and a plane and get to where you want to be.

You might not be able to afford those options, but they are there.

"Then why not have garlands of frag grenades hanging on the ceiling as part of every bank's security system?"

Because that would have significant side effects. Since parachutes are pretty much useless on airliners anyway, no significant side effects from banning them.

Which airlines are you flying that seem to have ridiculously spacious cabins?

I don't understand why you're asking me that--I'm not the one arguing for parachutes.

Ah, I re-read your comment. Sorry, I thought you were saying that there was no side effect in allowing them on the plane, to which I was pointing out that space is a serious side effect.

lol, it's pre coffee reading that will do me in everytime.