I bet we’re ready to storm the cockpit
I heard a noted Israeli security expert say we were missing the point regarding how we were defending against terrorist attacks. In his judgement we spend way too much time/effort/money to defend against the hijacking of airplanes. He said that event is no longer a plausability in a post-911 world; the reason–no terrorist could safely take over a plane and expect to go unopposed by every able man, women and child on that plane. Our attitude toward hi-jacking has changed. Since 9-11 we are no longer willing to stand by and let some unauthorized lunatic take over the plane we are on and use it as a weapon of terror. We will oppose it even at the cost of our lives.
I hope we are getting near that frame of mind toward the bullies and unresponsive tyrants that take over our congress, our churches and sometimes our denominations. I’m not espousing careless rebellion but rather a demanding of integrity, honesty and accountability by those who call themselves leaders. If you are a leader then lead by example and keep your word. If you’re not then get out of the way and take your place among those limp-wristed, weak-kneed spineless ones that like the applause and the bright lights but won’t wash feet, cut grass and fight for the truth.
Whew! I gotta stop writing these entries after watching late night news and reading email from whining would-be leaders.
Courage | Robert A. Moore, Jr. October 2, 2009
4 Comments to “I bet we’re ready to storm the cockpit”
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By Ray Waldo, October 23, 2009 @ 11:15 am
Re: “storm the cockpit” – If the recent debacle on Delta is any signal, we might have to WAKE THEM UP! I find the “need to unload” sometimes overwhelms the “keep your mouth shut” side. We all need to practice true balance in all things. About a year ago, I wrote an article about balance http://chiefshepherd.com/2008/10/balance/
By Ken Gallion, October 3, 2009 @ 9:11 pm
Abolutely right on target…. keep on keeping on!!
By Jennifer Humann, October 3, 2009 @ 7:04 am
No, don’t stop. You’re speaking to a growing number of restless hearts who are dying to trade in religious propriety and faux-piety for real, gut-wrenching, hand-blistering, blood-sweat-and tears discipleship.
By Robert A. Moore, Jr., October 6, 2009 @ 10:29 pm
Thanks Jennifer, (It’s great to hear from you by the way) but I’m not so sure. I know many of us have moments when we become dissatisfied with the way things are and are momentarily moved deeply. When the passion cools we find it too easy to let someone else do it or pass things off with the excuse; “Let someone else take care of it. ” or “If I see that happen ONE MORE time then I’ll do something about it.” …but we never do. You are one of those brave activists. Keep after it!