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Elton John to Boycott all U.S. Airlines

By Rex Wockner
International News Report

Rock star Elton John will not fly on U.S. airlines unless the flight carries an armed guard and the cockpit has been sealed, he told Britain's The Sun September 15.

The September 11 terrorist attacks "will change the way we live our lives," John said. "Flying won't be the same. You'll be looking over your shoulder all the time. It is evil and devastating.

Elton John: Won't feel safe on U.S. airlines without an armed guard and secure cockpits

"They should have armed guards on planes and they should seal the cockpits. That's the only way people will fly. I know I wouldn't get on an American airline unless it had an armed guard."

John urged people angry over the attacks not to lash out at Muslims in general.

"The worst thing that could happen would be a knee-jerk reaction against Muslim people around the world," he said.

"Most of them are peace-loving but you've got factions of crazy people who want this war in the name of religion. They're just scumbags. I don't think there is a solution -- it's religious hatred."

This reporter's story on the terrorist attacks can be found at http://members.aol.com/wockner/attack.html

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