by gampy » Sun 13 Jul 2008, 02:27:05
$this->bbcode_second_pass_quote('emersonbiggins', 'T')he right of passage is, of course, an inalienable right.
The right of passage using a certain means of conveyance, however, is far less clear - thus the presupposed "necessity" of licensing drivers & pilots to prevent the problems associated with individual mobility en masse.
I'm not sure that driving a car or piloting a plane should be considered a "privilege," but I can certainly see the hazards associated with those activities versus traversing on foot.
It's always a balancing act. And the fulcrum likes to move around.
Rights vs responsibility.
I would say that air travel is more privilege, than right.
People are free if they use their two feet, but when you board a public conveyance, there are certain assumed responsibilities.
My personal view goes something like this:
If you are not harming anyone, do what thou wilt.
When harm (and safety) are in question, well...you have to cede some free will in the matter.
If people don't like air travel restrictions, or rules...don't fly.
That's your right.
Some risk is always assumed when boarding an aircraft. If it was not for regulations up the ying yang, people would be too frightened to fly. (aeroflot circa 1965?)
Like I said...it's about balance.