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05/14/2003 Archived Entry: "Re-defining stupid"
Re-defining stupid
Just who is reponsible for this bit of total idiocy? Whoever it is, he should be fired on the spot.
There were a few tense moments for people in midtown this morning after a 777 jetliner flew a little too low over the city. Mayor Bloomberg said the Federal Aviation Administration should have better notified the city beforehand that it was happening. Continental Flight 3021 had been chartered by the military to ferry back soldiers from Ramstein, Germany. The troops on board had requested a "triumphant flyover" and pilots obliged. Witnesses say the plane made a couple of loops around Lower Manhattan before flying over midtown headed to Newark airport.
In a statement, Mayor Bloomberg said, "Considering the world we live in and New York City's recent history, one would expect a little more concern, sensitivity and notice from the FAA when they authorize a plane to fly at that altitude over lower Manhattan."
John Lind was working on the New Jersey side of the Lincoln Tunnel when the massive aircraft caught his eye. "The plane flew right past us but down the river headed South. It made three crazy loops," Lind said.
To the pilot of this plane, and to the authorities who approved this flight - the people of New York City thank you for bringing back unwanted memories. Thanks a bunch, you fucking idiots.
Replies: somebody speaks up.
Damn right! In the early afternoon I was walking on 23rd Street going from 7th towards 8th Avenue. I looked up and saw this enormous jet, flying VERY low, heading north. It went so fast, I couldn't believe my eyes. I stopped walking, held my breath, and waited for the explosion.
On 9/11, I was standing at 15th Street and 7th Avenue when the North Tower came down. This incident brought back unpleasant memories.
Someone should beat these guys with an iron pipe. Can I volunteer for that assignment?
Posted by Metropolitan99 @ 05/16/2003 12:23 PM NY
