Airlines and Security get it right....for once

Published on November 30, 2006 By Island Dog In Current Events

I'm sure by now you have heard the story of the six imams that were removed from an airline after passengers and crew became suspicious of their behavior. Now if you read the MSM headlines, and read left wing webiste, then you probably think these were innocent victims that were picked on because they are muslim, and was just another case of hate.

Well as usual they would be wrong. As passengers and crew have come forward and described the imams behavior, it looks as though this was either a well planned stunt, but for what purpose. Witnesses say the imams would change seats, they would gather in the front and back of the airplane, they talked about al-qaeda, and praying loudly in an attempt to intimidate passengers. Of the course the first thing that happens afterwards is claiming they were "profiled", and the usual "I'm a victim" routine. Apparantely the media buys this and ran with it.

Today Air Marshals, and airport officials came out and said:

"Air marshals, pilots and security officials yesterday expressed concern that airline passengers and crews will be reluctant to report suspicious behavior aboard for fear of being called "racists," Air marshals, pilots and security officials yesterday expressed concern that airline passengers and crews will be reluctant to report suspicious behavior aboard for fear of being called "racists,"

Sounds perfect right? Purposely get yourself kicked off an airplane, claim "racism", and try to make it illegal for people to report suspicious behavior just because they might be islamic.

Nice to see that the airlines and airport security finally said something that made sense. I hope politcal correctness does not come back and make them change their statement.

Comments (Page 3)

kingbee

on Dec 03, 2006

"praising Osama Bin Laden"

if someone handed me screenplay envisioning an event plotted precisely the same way right down to the exact details reported so far, i'd most likely toss it onto the 'pass' pile as soon as it turned out one of the non-imam passengers was fluent in arabic.

same thing if one passenger was a streetwise tough-talkin guy from the bronx whose gruff exterior conceals a heart of gold...or a 5-years sober alcoholic woman whose rehabilitation is compromised when her hitherto undiscovered profound aviophobia manifests itself for the very first time as the attendants secure the cabin door.

hell, if it hadn't been for the title: 'imams on a plane', i woulda tossed it even sooner.

cactoblasta

on Dec 03, 2006

That'd be a great movie Kingbee - just so long as the busty flight attendant with a four-year-old girl, a heart of gold and a killer left hook is forced to land the plane because the pilots had a heart attack/were shot accidentally/fell out.

EDIT: And it should be someone's last day on the job, only for them to die just after you've started to feel sympathy for them.

And there absolutely must be a montage of the terrorists preparing themselves. Without a montage a movie is nothing.

Draginol

on Dec 03, 2006

That's something I've noticed, there's an over all fear of islam. The average american seems to think that the Muslim next to them just might do something...

Fear? No. Disgust? Yes. If Muslims don't like the bad reputation they have, they might try to change it by first not going on murderous rampages every few weeks due to the latest "outrage".

Draginol

on Dec 03, 2006

Supporting a terrorist organization is something terrorist-like.

Okay, so i support our troops, does that mean i supported what those soldiers did at Abu Graib? Or, cause i support our military, does that mean i support WHIMSEC/SOA, where they train foreign governments individuals in interrogation techniques that are torture?

No.

Are you comparing the US military to a terrorist organization?

Are you comparing what US soldiers did at Abu Graib to terrorism?

Do you recognize the difference between a miltiary organizations in which individuals may do something that is against the rules versus a terorrist organization where terrorism IS the rule?

If you give money to an organization whose stated intent is to commit acts of terrorism then yes, that's terrorist-like.

Draginol

on Dec 03, 2006

Not fear at all, but the average American knows what islam is capable of.

Fear, capabilty.....meh,the thing is...if it gets to a certain point, it's called paranoia.

Yes. At a certain point it is called paranoia. When we start thinking everyone is a potential terrorist, that's paranoia. When we profile middle-east Muslims, that's common sense.

SilentPoet

on Dec 03, 2006

Are you comparing the US military to a terrorist organization?
Are you comparing what US soldiers did at Abu Graib to terrorism?
Do you recognize the difference between a miltiary organizations in which individuals may do something that is against the rules versus a terorrist organization where terrorism IS the rule?
If you give money to an organization whose stated intent is to commit acts of terrorism then yes, that's terrorist-like.

I think I made myself fairly clear. They train these people in techniques, that are technically torture, and send them off where they have been known to use them. They may not have done the torturing, but they have aided them.

For example, it's like what you said, "If you give money to an organization whose stated intent is to commit acts of terrorism then yes, that's terrorist-like." (i.e. guilt by association)

Are you trying to apologize/excuse their aiding those people?

I admit, they may not know whether or not these individuals they train are going to use them against people, i.e. terrorize/torture them, but one would think, that if they had an ounce of compassion, they would realize - after finding out about what these people - the one's they've trained - have done, that enough is enough, and also, you'd think they would try to do something to stop it.

I do realize that, however, it doesn't excuse it.

As far as I am concerned,what they did there at AG, is terror.

If Muslims don't like the bad reputation they have, they might try to change it by first not going on murderous rampages every few weeks due to the latest "outrage".

Tell me, do you believe in condeming a entire group, on the actions of others of the same, ethinicity, religion,etc...?

When we profile middle-east Muslims, that's common sense.

Have we profiled or done something of the like with non middle east muslims? Or, anyone for that matter? In case you forgot, terrorists are not just Muslim...that is something that irks me...I mean, i've heard precious little about efforts against non muslims. Maybe it isn't mentioned much, i don't know.

kingbee

on Dec 04, 2006

montage of the terrorists preparing themselves

hmmm...how bout this for an opening scene?

bg as opening credits roll

int-freight forwarder's warehouse, empty except for a large wooden crate.

pan in on crate bumping like a badly leveled washer

new angle-looking down from ceiling into box

inside crate, at least a half-dozen imams writhe & coil around each other becoming increasingly agitated.

return to original view - crate tips and spills imams out onto floor.

as credits end - imams slither outta frame.

cactoblasta

on Dec 04, 2006

And the theme song - "You can leave your burqa on..."

SilentPoet

on Dec 04, 2006

There, that's better. Nothing like a little gratuitous nudity to set the tone and titillate the senses.

Hmmm, me thinks this is 'might' be a jab at them, and their ideals regarding nudity.

kingbee

on Dec 05, 2006

me thinks this is 'might' be a jab at them, and their ideals regarding nudity

good thing they don't have any ideals about being compared to snakes on a plane...altho i 'might' have actually been taking a jab at those who pride themselves on their ability to see through the msm's most elaborate illusions yet find nothing contrived about the presence of a 'fluent arabic speaker' on a flight from minneapolis to arizona.

beyond that, methinks the only thing more ridiculous than use of archaic affectations such as 'methinks' is seeing them spelled incorrectly. what's next in your effort to fabricate a persona reminiscent of an elderly great aunt?

'my stars'? 'gee whillikers'? 'jeeps! it's the cleepers!'?

cactoblasta

on Dec 05, 2006

beyond that, methinks the only thing more ridiculous than use of archaic affectations such as 'methinks' is seeing them spelled incorrectly.

I don't mind a good 'methinks' on occasion. It adds a rural flavour to speech, much like saying Y'all or yous. It's got that retarded southern charm, perfect for when you need to look like an idiot to avoid suspicion.

"Ah-duh, methinks thissa right pickle, y'all. Can yous try fix it, ga-huck!"

SilentPoet

on Dec 05, 2006

And what if it is?

If you were a sharper tool, though, 'youmights' think it's a jab at Hollywood's liberal (I said liberal, heh-heh-heh) use of gratuituous nudity to add a little visual interest to an otherwise tepid scene.

*shrugs* Just stating what i thought. Really don't give a fuck what you do.

beyond that, methinks the only thing more ridiculous than use of archaic affectations such as 'methinks' is seeing them spelled incorrectly. what's next in your effort to fabricate a persona reminiscent of an elderly great aunt?

Hmmm. Ever heard of burying the hatchet? Letting dead dogs lie?

No, of course not. Silly me.

SilentPoet

on Dec 05, 2006

Why should he, Lucas? Because you've returned yet again with yet another 'persona?'

I know where I'd like to bury a hatchet, but we won't go there, will we. No sir, we certainly won't.

No.

Ahuh, im sure you would.

I'd watch my tone if I were you.

What, i didnt threat you, nothing of that sort.

Oh but that's a lie, Lucas. You care very much, you've always groveled for my attention and the approval of others, it's only when you don't get that approval that you turn nasty.

Whatever, go ahead and think that.

kingbee

on Dec 06, 2006

Letting dead dogs lie?

expired canines seem even less likely to engage in telling tales than deceased humans whether or not i invest any faith in permitting either group to do so.

sleeping dogs are a whole other story.

i happily tolerate their poochly prevarication while refusing to join them in repose lest i arise similarly infested.

regarding hatchet burial, i'm 100% in agreement with lw.

Draginol

on Dec 07, 2006

Let's get back on topic.

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