Somehow it seems a bit ironic—in a country that prides itself with the right to own and carry weapons—that Congress needs to concern itself with injuries from big bags. If “guns don’t kill people, people kill people,” then bags don’t kill people either.
But Congressman Dan Lipinski (D- Ill) wants Congress to rule on the size of airplane carry-ons. “Supporters of the proposal say jumbo bags are a safety hazard that could cause injury if they tumble from the overhead bin. And they’re unfair to the final passengers to board, who often find no room left for their own carry-ons.” Read more
And this from a Democrat. How about ruling to give passengers enough room for legs and a decent sized bag, since one never knows just how long he/she might be stuck on plane and need something to do, important medications, or an extra roll of toilet paper? Or limit the size and number of guns one can have? Or pass Obama’s Health Care package?
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August 25, 2009 at 1:50 pm
Mervi
Personal opinion, too many “educated” people with too much empty time on their hands!
Mervi
August 25, 2009 at 2:26 pm
Norman Cooper
Isn’t it great how we pay our politicians to keep us safe from ourselves?
August 25, 2009 at 2:31 pm
helenl
Not sure what you mean, Mervi. Members of Congress or me? 🙂
Hi Norman. My sentiments exactly.
August 25, 2009 at 4:59 pm
Mervi
No Helen not you!!
All you did is to tell the storie.
SORRY! But our, “elected” officals have to much time to sit and think.
Mervi
August 25, 2009 at 11:44 pm
writeathome
I’m all for more leg room , especially without having to pay extra for it. I’m supposed to fly to San Diego on Friday, and I’m not looking forward to it, because I feel so claustrophobic on planes.
August 26, 2009 at 11:39 am
jessiecarty
yeah, unless you are going to overhaul how unfun it has become to fly – the lines, the lack of room, the cancellations you can’t get any recourse for – then don’t bother to piecemeal.
i have been one of those last passengers on who then had to have their bags gate checked, that was the least of my worries!
August 26, 2009 at 11:40 am
Mike Lovell
extra leg room…ahh, its why i try to book to superloaded flights, and always volunteer to man the emergency exit up front, before you reach first class!
You’d be surprised how happy the gate’s counter people are to have someone wanting to take on that “responsibility”…I laugh all the way to stretched out comfort!