The problem being addressed is the time it takes to board and deplane so they can get more people to more destinations on time and on time to catch connecting flights. If the trade-off for being able to accomplish that in under 20 minutes combined is waiting at baggage claim 5 minutes longer, I'm good with it. If you don't want to lose your bags, don't fly Spirit. In 40 years of flying, the airline has never lost my bags. Someone went home with my bag, but that's not on the airline.

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SOLUTION: Reduce the cost of airfare for passenger belongings (luggage) by 50%. Do not allow carry-on luggage PERIOD. Items that passengers bring on board must fit under the seat in front of you. If it's simply a matter of finding your seat and sitting in it when boarding, then standing up and walking away when deplaning. we can get this done is 7 minutes. You've all been there. You've all cursed the two little kids that just had to have his own Scooby-Doo carry-on that holds everyone up while Mom has to get it down and get the sticky handle to come out. etc. etc. etc.

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It would appear that God answered the prayers of a few hundred (or more) Syrians.

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"About 60 are estimated to remain in service with the Russian air force," Press on, Comrades! Nothing to see here. Next!

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All of the statistics available are suspect at best and disparaging some statistics in favor of others in order to stubbornly prove your point is useless. Do I believe the numbers you quoted? Yes, I do. Obviously they are not correct, but they were calculated with what precious little information was available at the time. My point was, Dan, as one who studied statistical analysis in college decades ago, None of your numbers are accurate and when performing a statistical analysis of the data, is only as good as the data itself. But you know what is absolutely forbidden, Dan? You kn ow what is simply not allowed? Saying "Let's...assume that EVERYONE who has contracted the virus in the past 14 days is still sick and has a probability of dying." Let's ASSUME??? I don't think WorldoMeter accurately compiled it's data SO LET ME ASSUME a number instead??? Bill's methodology for determining his answer was more logical than yours and your attempt to discredit him by injec

(Written on 01/02/2021)(Permalink)

Mexico has three: Early Summer, Late Summer, and Next Summer.

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I'm told it does. It protects both. Otherwise, when a patient presents with pneumonia, why would an ER physician wear a mask and the patient does not? Maybe so the physician doesn't breathe in the shedding bacteria or virus.

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Actually, Dan, while you find fault with the recovery data that Bill gleaned from a reputable source, you turn around and ASSUME that everyone who contracted the virus in the past 14 days is still infected. The actual recovery time is 21 to 28 days and even longer for those over 60. For reasons of public safety, I would rather have an estimate on the high end of the scale, simply to effect positive public cooperation in mitigating the spread of the virus. Those who tend to underestimate the deadliness of the virus do, in fact, have a completely different, and more dangerous agenda, and don't care who it may hurt.

(Written on 01/02/2021)(Permalink)

You're missing my point. Try to pay attention. They are nothing like BLM. They were protesters that were arrested for blocking a public street. That' a civil infraction with a fine between $25 and $50. They were in the streets protesting police brutality and the police clashed with them. The Trump***Inspired rioters were in DC to invade and occupy the US Capitol Building while both Houses of Congress were in session and certifying a presidential election. The intent was to overturn the election by threatening and if necessary, killing our government representatives. The fact is, people did die, and many were severely wounded. It was basically an insurrection. This was not "just a bunch of hoodlums" as you and the other traitors would like us to believe. The people involved in this fiasco will be going to prion for a long, long time. BLM was protesting for their rights. These traitors were attacking the very core of our federal government and our Democracy.

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Why do they think harassing other passengers is OK? They deserve to be banned for Life.

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