[FedCom] NYC/North NJ & Wash DC Higher Alert

[gary]

The GGB is unusual in that it is a "district" in its own right, i.e. it 
is not a state owned bridge. Still, it is a national landmark. How many 
bridges can you see on Star Trek. ;-)

I've talked to pilots regarding FAA restrictions on the GGB. Basically, 
there aren't any. I guess the GGB district isn't as politically 
connected as say Disney. I was told the ATC will ask you why you are 
flying over the bridge should you  do a few loops, but there is nothing 
to stop such action. In fact, ATC just directs traffic; they are not cops.

Peter Gottlieb wrote:

>Everything is a question of degree:  It wasn't unguarded before and it isn't
>completely guarded now.  The Golden Gate bridge is not just some California
>bridge, it is of national interest.  We are not just a bunch of states, we
>are a country.  There are legitimate questions regarding distribution of
>existing and future funds allocated for this war we are in.
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