http://news.yahoo.com/s/ap/20061121/ap_on_re_us/passengers_removed
This is very very sad in my opinion. I am outraged by this but I also understand why it was done.
2006-11-21 01:57:31 · 12 answers · asked by Pablito 5 in Society & Culture ➔ Religion & Spirituality
it's unfair, the men should pray whenever they want, there's nothing wrong with praying and people need to get over their paranoia. it's all
part of the Islamophobia in the west.
it's quite sad.
2006-11-21 02:01:12 · answer #1 · answered by Anonymous · 3⤊ 6⤋
How can you be outraged?
I fly often and there is always a degree of nerves until you are wheels down on the other end of the flight.
Given the last 5 years, who wouldnt be totally freaked out by this? I'll tell you what - Maybe these guys are innocent, maybe not - but Im not taking the chance that they are not. Im going to say something about it.
These guys knew what they were doing, and knew what kind of reaction they would receive.
As far as Islamaphobia - Is it really a phobia?? Maybe its just me, but I've seen entire Islamic nations chanting "death to america." Geee, I wonder if there is some basis for the concearns?
2006-11-21 10:08:27 · answer #2 · answered by RustyOwls 3 · 2⤊ 3⤋
They stood up during the Flight and began chanting Evening Prayers. They were intentionally making a scine , hopeing to make some point.
How about I get on a Saudi Flight, stand up in mid flight and begin Praying in The Holy Spirit. Would the Saudi Authorities not ask me to stop, and shouldn't I?
2006-11-21 10:07:33 · answer #3 · answered by Minister 4 · 3⤊ 4⤋
Didn't they screen them for weapons? If there are no weapons, then there's minimal risk. I am much less concerned about someone's religion than whether they're armed.
Would they have kicked someone off the plane for praying a rosary? This was just nuts.
2006-11-21 10:07:13 · answer #4 · answered by NHBaritone 7 · 3⤊ 2⤋
Are we to feel sorry that some good Muslims got caught up in a situation over whether or not they they mean harm. I know the families of thousands of Americans who were going about their life as usual until some Muslims decided they should no longer live. You'll get no apologies from me.
2006-11-21 10:05:57 · answer #5 · answered by Fish <>< 7 · 4⤊ 4⤋
I understand why. The radical Muslims shout out something about their god when they kill. I hope there is no appology for the removal.
2006-11-21 11:21:20 · answer #6 · answered by ? 7 · 1⤊ 2⤋
I blame the Muslims themselves for this.
Think about it Muslim guys!!! Why are they not doing to Buddhists,Hindus, Pagans, Jews etc.. There must be something wrong with you people.
2006-11-21 10:02:25 · answer #7 · answered by enlight100 3 · 3⤊ 4⤋
You can't blame them for being apprehensive, can you?
After all, with their History, it's not surprising at all.
Have a nice day.
2006-11-21 10:01:19 · answer #8 · answered by Matt 4 · 5⤊ 3⤋
well ....you can understand why people would start pissing in their pants, imagine 6 arabs with beards all of a sudden standing and worshipping Allah....on a American plane...eh...
2006-11-21 10:04:05 · answer #9 · answered by MORBO 2 · 3⤊ 3⤋
There is no doubt it was an over-reaction. The person who wrote the note was obviously terrified of flying with ANY muslim on board. That person needs to see a psychiatrist, if you ask me.
"THEY PRAY - THEY COULD BE TERRORISTS - THEY"RE MUSLIM - PROBABLY ARE TERRORISTS! OMG!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!"
Grow up!
2006-11-21 10:04:50 · answer #10 · answered by Niqabi 4 · 2⤊ 5⤋