If this is so, then those on the planes had the power to help themselves. I'm not, repeat NOT, sayong these people are to blame for their own deaths, that would be cold during a time like this , but damn, a knife, even if three people per plane had them,is no match for 4o to 50 people. Sure some would be injured, maybe fatally, but we wouldn't of seen such tragedy. I hope none of you are pissed at me because that wasn't my intent, i'm just lamenting on the fact that we have turned soft and don't stick up for ourselves. And to all those who are enlisted or in the police force or EMT's- THANK YOU!! I truly appreciate all that you do and respect your work. If I was religious I would say a prayer for you, but instead i'll say hurry back.