Aero-News: Quote of the Day

ANN's Quote of the Day usually derives from current news, though we reserve the right to pick quotes out of history that have a bearing on the day's events and issues.

Sometimes, you'll find them timely and in keeping with the content of the day's news... and sometimes, they'll just be thought-provoking.

Reader suggestions and comments are welcome... and if particularly intriguing, timely, or poignant, may themselves become future Quotes of the Day.

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Aero-News Quote of the Day

“I hear from D.C. residents almost daily about helicopter noise. Helicopters can harm health, quality of life and structural integrity of homes. I am pursuing a multipronged approach to combat helicopter noise in DC, from working with federal agencies that fly helicopters in DC airspace to pursuing legislation.”

Source: A comment from yet another aero-ignorant lawmaker, Congresswoman Eleanor Holmes Norton (Democrat from the District of Columbia),  looking to appease a vocal minority of her constituents into believing that putting even greater restrictions on helicopters will improve thir quality of life... until they need one.

FMI: www.norton.house.gov