What happened on Cactus flt. 300?

[XR650R]

http://biz.yahoo.com/prnews/061121/latu052.html?.v=79

 

[XJTAv8r]

http://www.usatoday.com/travel/news/2006-11-21-imams-airport_x.htm

 

[Espalda Mojado]

They need to have their own "Carpet Class" cabin with rugs on the floor instead of seats. Better yet, just stick to riding camels.

 

[regionaltard]

"They took us off the plane, humiliated us in a very disrespectful way," said Omar Shahin, of Phoenix.

The six Muslim scholars were returning from a conference in Minneapolis of the North American Imams Federation, said Shahin, president of the group. Five of them were from the Phoenix-Tempe area, while one was from Bakersfield, Calif., he said.

Three of them stood and said their normal evening prayers together on the plane, as 1.7 billion Muslims around the world do every day, Shahin said. He attributed any concerns by passengers or crew to ignorance about Islam.

More indicative of a long-overdue decrease in ignorance about Islam IMO.

 

[FlyBarneyJets]

Really an increase in ignorance by these muslims about how Americans are wary after 9/11.

 

[Checknsix]

Very poor judgement on any Muslim's part...group prayer on an airliner. Respect for their religion has nothing to do with common sense and consideration of the current environment.

 

[michael707767]

He attributed any concerns by passengers or crew to ignorance about Islam.

Screw them. I would be concerned if a bunch of Christians started praying before a flight. This has nothing to do with Islam.

 

[~~~^~~~]

OK, I agree with most of the "tolerance" demands of most other folks - but what about their ability to tolerate "regular" old folks here in the US.

If I felt it necessry to pray before we left the gate, I would do so. But I would understand and tolerate the fact that my First Officers got freaked out about it and some asked the Chief Pilots if I was fully compos mentis.

Even more so, if I know I'm being observed by cops (with guns) I am careful not to offend, not to go grabbing things out of my glove box, or running around to the trunk of my car. It is a courtesy since we all know that Police are justifiably concerned about hidden weapons.

Sure we should tolerate people with different faiths. By the same token they should tolerate our fears given that we recently suffered the gratest loss of civillian life by members of their faith in US history.

 

[regionaltard]

OK, I agree with most of the "tolerance" demands of most other folks.......

The only relevant notion of tolerance here is that which is expressed by leaders with the spiritual and moral authority to condemn the daily atrocities committed in the name of Islam who instead condone those same atrocities with their silence.

 

[Whine Lover]

Hang em' publicly and then behead them on televison.


YKW

 

[AC560]

Just for clarification they were praying in the terminal, finished, and individually boarded the airplane. Near as I can tell from below article there was no activity on the aircraft.

http://edition.cnn.com/2006/US/11/21/passengers.removed.ap/index.html

 

[SIG600]

Tolerance my ass... maybe they should worry more about the truth behind this.

http://hotair.com/archives/2006/11/19/video-snl-on-islamophobia/

 

[vetteracer]

Were supposed to honor some Muslim BS about praying when we are ripping God and Christianity out of everything from public schools to the courthouse steps.

ISLAM is not a peaceful religion, if it were, the Muslims in this country would go out of their way to make us feel safe and secure, and be part of the culture. Instead they shove it in our face.

 

[Hung Start]

Sure, group prayer on the plane. Next thing you know there will be breastfeeding in the isle.

Oh yeah,, already doing that. But at least THAT is something none of us mind keeping an eye on.

Hung

 

[Jonny Sacko]

Spray pig blood on the dirty towel heads. Screw them. This bullSHIIIt has to stop. WE ARE AMERICA, NOT THESE PANSIES IN THE MEDIA!! OUR NECKS WERE CUT AND OUR PLANES FLOWN INTO BUILDINGS. Pathetic. Kill them first. Apologize later.

 

[737 Pylt]

OK, I agree with most of the "tolerance" demands of most other folks - but what about their ability to tolerate "regular" old folks here in the US.

That's mostly the problem, we have become a "tolerant" society, where "political correctness" is more important than anything else!

If I felt it necessry to pray before we left the gate, I would do so. But I would understand and tolerate the fact that my First Officers got freaked out about it and some asked the Chief Pilots if I was fully compos mentis.

Its almost the same as a drug user. If they want to do it, go ahead, just don't try to push it on me! BTW, I bet most of your f/o's do pray before you leave the gate!!!imp:

Even more so, if I know I'm being observed by cops (with guns) I am careful not to offend, not to go grabbing things out of my glove box, or running around to the trunk of my car. It is a courtesy since we all know that Police are justifiably concerned about hidden weapons.

Uh, oh, did that brownie incident finally catch up with you?? I thought she told you she was 17!

Sure we should tolerate people with different faiths. By the same token they should tolerate our fears given that we recently suffered the gratest loss of civillian life by members of their faith in US history.

The problem with tolerance lies in what I posted above...Political corectness has become the norm here....Sorry, if I had 4 muslims on my a/c doing that stuff, you better believe, given the history of what has happened in world events, and the east's hate for the west, I'm going to have the authorities called!
Just my .02

737

 

[bailey3083]

Wow reading all of your comments I feel I am back in the 50's all the sudden. " We gotta stop those dang n*ggers and jews!" People get a life! These people are allowed to pray by the 1st amendment. This also shows all the ignorance on this board " Kill them all!" Geez dumbasses like you guys drive me crazy!

 

[BN2A]

ISLAM, THE NEW "RACE CARD!"

 

[JimNtexas]

I have just as much respect for Islam as it has for other religions.

 

[crashpad]

I don't like to geuss who's on the plane and why, if they stand out.
Last week two middle east men in their traditional full dress were seated next to each other in row two. They appeared to be staring toward the cockpit/forward galley area very seriously. Asked where they were from and one responded with some indignation;"L.A.". I commented that their manner of dress indicated another country and I was curious which one...
My curiosity was genuine and not an interrogation. They both understood and quickly warmed up. If other passengers were concerned, I think they saw I was able to dispell any misgivings anyone might percieve as threatening.
The pilots are responsible for inflight security and can probably ask any question, for any purpose they see fit, to ensure the safety of all passengers.
At least, that's how I see it. Am I wrong?

 

[brainhurts]

Wow reading all of your comments I feel I am back in the 50's all the sudden. " We gotta stop those dang n*ggers and jews!" People get a life! These people are allowed to pray by the 1st amendment. This also shows all the ignorance on this board " Kill them all!" Geez dumbasses like you guys drive me crazy!

How old are you? Do you remember the 50's? They can pray and it is not illegal. US Air pilots can feel concerned enough to kick their Hamas loving a$$es off the airplane. They can get inspected by the feds and go on their merry ways. All was legal. Whats the problem? The system worked. Now, tell me more about the 50's you are so familiar with.

 

[ils2minimums]

Wow reading all of your comments I feel I am back in the 50's all the sudden. " We gotta stop those dang n*ggers and jews!" People get a life! These people are allowed to pray by the 1st amendment. This also shows all the ignorance on this board " Kill them all!" Geez dumbasses like you guys drive me crazy!

Another apologist for the 'peaceful' religion of islam ... I'm sure they appreciate it and will show their gratitude by killing you quickly instead of slowly...

Self-righteous, politically correct, clueless, sanctimonious assbags who use the phrase "people get a life!" (like you) make me shake my head in disbelief...

 

[Nolife]

kick their Hamas loving a$$es off the airplane.

Just curious... do you mean Humas, the delicious garlic-ey chick-pea dish, or Hammas, the violet extremist group?

 

[ils2minimums]

Just curious... do you mean Humas, the delicious garlic-ey chick-pea dish, or Hammas, the violet extremist group?

I'm pretty sure he meant exactly what he typed in the first place...

http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Hamas

 

[brainhurts]

Just curious... do you mean Humas, the delicious garlic-ey chick-pea dish, or Hammas, the violet extremist group?

I actually mean Hamas, as in this group: http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Hamas
I would find it sticky and messy to kick Humas off the airplane, and although I think the terrorist group can be spelled your way, most respected political thinkers, historians, world leaders, professors, and overall smart and intelligent people spell it my way.

 

[Hung Start]

I'm with JimNTexas.

Remember the song from a few years ago, it went something like this:
"You get what you give"

I just don't see the wonderful, good masses of Muslim people standing up and putting a stop to the violent, divisive, behavior that these men of religion seem to promote.

Seems all they want to do is get press as to how bad we treat them. But I don't see anybody praying in the airport for that poor kid Nick Berg, or any of the others that these "peaceful" men cheered for when their heads hit the floor.

No sympathy here, kids.

I'll give it when I see change.

Hung

 

[Nolife]

I actually mean Hamas, as in this group: http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Hamas
I would find it sticky and messy to kick Humas off the airplane, and although I think the terrorist group can be spelled your way, most respected political thinkers, historians, world leaders, professors, and overall smart and intelligent people spell it my way.

You got me... had to change the spelling for the joke... and humas is spelled hummous or hummus as well.

 

[Wankel7]

The artical said they were standing...

If they were standing in the Aisle doing this...that is a problem...but if they were seated doing their own thing...hum. Wonder how it really went down.

 

[SBD-2U3]

Screw them. I would be concerned if a bunch of Christians started praying before a flight. This has nothing to do with Islam.

:angryfire I agree absolutly! Its an airplane not a church, mosque, synagog.

Post 9-11...I have no tolerance on an airplane or any other form of transportation.

 

[Caveman]

You can't yell "Fire!" in a crowded theater and claim freedom of speech. You also can't be a member of a terrorist religion that has a history of blowing up, crashing and hijacking airliners and start praying in a group immediately before boarding a flight. Both examples unnecessarily create panic and fear.

Now I'm gonna pull out the ACLU card. Them practicing their religion in a publicly funded place (i.e. the airport) is offensive to me. If I can't have a nativity scene on the courthouse square I don't want violent islamofacists praying in my airport either.

No sympathy here until I start seeing and hearing LOUD outcry and condemnation of terrosim from the islamic community. Until then, they are all suspect in my book. I know that's harsh, but frankly, I just don't give a rats ass anymore. Got a problem with that? Take it up with Hammas and Bin Laden.