Once again, I felt really in a helpless position.

再一次，我感到自己真的处于无助的境地。

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Regrettably, these tragic incidents are unlikely to be the last episodes in which megalomaniacs are in a position to wreak destruction on large numbers of innocent, helpless human beings.

CENTERFORSECURITYPOLICY: Center For Security Policy

It has taken nearly thirty five years but finally the airlines are in such a dominant market position the consumer is rendered helpless.

FORBES: Protect Your Wallet: Regulate The Airlines