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If the "bomber" hand't been stopped/shot, and had run on to blow up a plane, there would have been justifiable criticism from everyone.
Air Marshals are hired for this reason. If they aren't going to shoot self-proclaimed bombers when they refuse to acknowledge orders, there is no point in hiring them in the first place.
Furthermore, I am not sure I understand why mental retarded individuals should be exempt from authority, and permitted to run unimpeded from authorities. If someone claims to have an explosive device, and then ignores orders to stop, they should be shot. Yes, it's more tragic and sad if they turn out to be mentally retarded, but I don't think such a state exempts them from being restrained/stopped from performing terroristic acts.
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