Abolish the Air Marshals | David Rittgers | Cato Institute: Commentary

Abolish the Air Marshals | David Rittgers | Cato Institute: Commentary: 'The air marshals' deterrent effect has largely withered away because of a change in al Qaida tactics. The would-be shoe- and underwear-bombers were merely trying to blow up aircraft, not take control of the cockpit. Both were tackled by the passengers and crew of their target flights, not shot or apprehended by air marshals.'