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Time to end TFRs

By Janice Wood · September 2, 2009 ·

LETTER TO THE EDITOR:

I totally agree that it is time to end TFRs. It is time general aviation and its airports are removed from the ridiculous so-called security rules that have been imposed.

Also, there is no need for any more restrictions placed on GA aircraft and passengers departing and entering the USA than there are restrictions placed on automobiles and auto passengers.

Wasn’t it Thomas Jefferson who said, paraphrased, “If freedoms are given up in the name of security, soon there will be no freedom AND no security.”

HARRY BLADOW, Independence, Ore.

About Janice Wood

Janice Wood is editor of General Aviation News.

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