This blog was conceived after the Scottish Cup Final of 2004 when Celtic played Dunfermline. The idea was discussed in The Last Post pub in Paisley late at night as a means of allowing us to share news, opinions and post links of mutual interest. The date of the Final was 22 May.
Sitting a child next to a man may involve some level of risk of harm.
Flying also involves risk of harm. We need to look also at the consequences if the harm actually comes about.
If BA applied the sames rules in each case and decide to segregate children from men isn't it a bit ironic that they are actually flying planes. In their line of business you wouldn't expect them to be so risk averse.
I would have thought that a paedophile would need to be a bit desperate to risk doing anything indecent to a child in these circumstances.
It happened to me (unwittingly) a few years back on a BA flight from Glasgow to London when I asked to change seats with my (female) colleague. I wasn't told why and didn't ask - I just did it - but looking back there was a young girl (about 10) in the window seat. If I had realised why I was being asked to move, I would have been very unhappy.
Good point about BA's inconsistent approach to risk. I would imagine the chances of a child being sexually molested on a plane by a paedophile is significantly less than being involved in an air accident.
Sitting a child next to a man may involve some level of risk of harm.
ReplyDeleteFlying also involves risk of harm. We need to look also at the consequences if the harm actually comes about.
If BA applied the sames rules in each case and decide to segregate children from men isn't it a bit ironic that they are actually flying planes. In their line of business you wouldn't expect them to be so risk averse.
I would have thought that a paedophile would need to be a bit desperate to risk doing anything indecent to a child in these circumstances.
Good story though as I wouldn't have believed it.
It happened to me (unwittingly) a few years back on a BA flight from Glasgow to London when I asked to change seats with my (female) colleague. I wasn't told why and didn't ask - I just did it - but looking back there was a young girl (about 10) in the window seat. If I had realised why I was being asked to move, I would have been very unhappy.
ReplyDeleteGood point about BA's inconsistent approach to risk. I would imagine the chances of a child being sexually molested on a plane by a paedophile is significantly less than being involved in an air accident.
I am surprised that you have not been aware of the problem.
ReplyDeleteHave you never heard of the expression "flying by the seat of your pants"?