"George Patterson" wrote in message
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Chris Colohan wrote:

Another potential solution: charge pilots for the intercept. No
punishment, merely pass on the costs: bill stupid pilots for the cost
of the controller's time, blackhawk air & pilot time, and F16 air &
pilot time.

Perhaps the threat of receiving a $10,000 or more bill (not a fine,
merely a bill) will make folks more aware.

I think that after you factor in the costs of the panic/shutdown and
business
loss, that you're looking at something more like $250,000. An G-d help you
if
someone gets hurt during the evacuation.

Only if you've got deep pockets. Otherwise, no level stupidity gets
punished.