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Editorial
January 24, 1949
The Homer Homesteader
Homer, Alaska
What is this article about?
The editorial critiques the disproportionate media attention given to airplane crashes compared to highway fatalities, emphasizing that air travel is statistically safe and improving with fewer fatality percentages despite increased usage.
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We are shocked at the news of an airplane crash, especially if locals are involved or if the accident happens near our vicinity.
Four people killed and one injured while riding in a plane is news, but the hundreds are killed or maimed on the highways in the states only get passing comment in the London morning newspapers.
It is a matter of becoming used to such occurrences that make them commonplace.
Our airlines are carrying more and more passengers, more and more miles and the percentage of fatalities is dropping.
We can assume that air travel is still one of the safest modes of travel and with recent developments should continue to so.
We are shocked at the news of an airplane crash, especially if locals are involved or if the accident happens near our vicinity.
Four people killed and one injured while riding in a plane is news, but the hundreds are killed or maimed on the highways in the states only get passing comment in the London morning newspapers.
It is a matter of becoming used to such occurrences that make them commonplace.
Our airlines are carrying more and more passengers, more and more miles and the percentage of fatalities is dropping.
We can assume that air travel is still one of the safest modes of travel and with recent developments should continue to so.
What sub-type of article is it?
Social Reform
What keywords are associated?
Airplane Crash
Highway Fatalities
Air Travel Safety
Media Attention
Desensitization
Aviation Statistics
Editorial Details
Primary Topic
Disproportionate Attention To Airplane Crashes Versus Highway Deaths
Stance / Tone
Defensive Of Air Travel Safety And Critical Of Media Sensationalism
Key Arguments
Airplane Crashes Receive Undue Shock And Coverage Compared To Routine Highway Deaths.
Public Becomes Desensitized To Common Occurrences Like Highway Accidents.
Airlines Carry More Passengers And Miles With Dropping Fatality Percentages.
Air Travel Remains One Of The Safest Modes And Will Improve Further.