Like Reagan in 1981, federal shutdown proves air traffic control workers should be privately employed

In 1981, President Ronald Reagan stood firm against the nation's air traffic controllers striking against the federal government - firing all striking workers after delivering a verbal warning the week before.

With the government shutdown extending into November, flights are now being delayed and cancelled in Denver and throughout the country, as air traffic controllers are being stretched thin. Ryan believes this should be the final straw in turning much of America's air travel industry into privately-owned and run operations hiring their own workers across the board.

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