LetterHandwritten citizen letter from Tacoma to the Director re skyjacking prevention10 July 1972page 2 of 3
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Part 73, page 304

Document date 10 July 1972

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some time gain support from splinter groups who don't respect any legal authority. I think they are jealous and very envious of the F.B.I. because of the efficiency, respect, and professionalism you have attained.

What really precipitated this letter to you are the recent air hi-jackings the F.B.I. is involved in. [REDACTED] F.B.I. office in Seattle, wash. under Mr. Milnes SAC on the D. B. Cooper case. [REDACTED] in the Seattle and Tacoma offices exemplified what I have mentioned above about the F.B.I. I know that air piracy activities take up much of your time and budget and I believe the sky jackers should be apprehended and sentenced early for their deeds. Mr. Gebhardt, SAC, San Francisco, did what should have been done in all events of air piracy. He kept that P.S.A. airplane on the ground. This is the way to keep sky jackings from getting out of hand. The policy of "catering to" or "giving in to" the demands