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Why do commercial airlines absolutely refuse to provide emergency parachutes for passengers?

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Why do commercial airlines absolutely refuse to provide emergency parachutes for passengers?

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Why do commercial airlines absolutely refuse to provide emergency parachutes for passengers?
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