According to the reports they weren't just praying before the flight, they were acting suspicious, such as requesting an addition to the seat belt for individuals who are overweight, which none needed, and chanting ALLAH, suspiciously getting up and changing seats.  And now, they got what they wanted a law suit and publicity.  What they need to do is promote their religion in a positive light because Americans only see the extremist who want to kill everybody who does not follow their faith or teaching young Muslim men how to treat Muslim women as humans and not as dogs, instead if ignorant act such as disrupting a flight.  I am tired of Americans of walking on eggshells its time to express how we feel!        

Why are they suing the airline?  People reported "suspicious activity" and they acted.  They have a right to pray, they DO NOT have a right to fly. "We reserve the right to refuse service".

Listen People.... less than 6 years ago several muslims boarded some airplanes and killed several thousand people!

If it had been a group of white people then the Muslims would not be harassed.

I am sorry to all the Muslims that are treated poorly but as long as your countrymen keep killing people in the name of Allah your religion and your race will be looked at very closely. Do not blame the airlines; blame the terrorists that share your aesthetics.

I know that racist or not many people would have a problem boarding a plane that had a group of muslims saying "Allah Akbar" shortly before boarding; it may not be right but that's life. Stop your terrorist countrymen if you want to change it.

If you read the actual reports that the people on the flight handwrote into evidence--you'd have tripped on these people too.

I read about it on The Smoking Gun website a few months back. I wouldn't have been comfortable with their behavior. I grew up with the Meerza family (an Islamic family from Kuwait), they have always been very respectful, I don't think these gentlemen were being very respectful to others around them.

It is my opinion that they indeed should have been denied entry to the airplane. This lawsuit has no merit to me, and the whole issue has been a shameful display by these men.

The fact is...that we as "Americans" have the right after 911 to be suspicious.  You bet your ass we had the right to report suspicious behavior.  Who's to say that the report didn't stop something that could have resulted in injury or death, had we not said something?  Give me a frickin break, this is our COUNTRY and we need to do whatever we have to protect it.  I say Muslim Airlines would be a great idea.  However, blowing up there own airlines wouldn't get them anywhere. 

That's my opinion and I'm entitled.  REMEMBER 911 people!

Of course we have the right to be suspicious. BUT our suspicions cannot and must not trample on individual liberty. If we allow this then the 911 terrorist achieved their objective.

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I go to Asia several times a year to do missionary work.I do relief work and teach EFL. While in the seating area I pray for myself and the crew. I've never gotten down on my hands and knees like dog and yelled Jesus, Jesus. If I saw this I would report it. Better a few kicked off the flight than chance a terrorist take over.After boarding I pray we have a safe flight. I don't chant, move around or make any request for seat belt extensions.You certainly don't want six nuts running around in the middle of a 17 hour flight to Bangkok with any kind of weapon. I am 6 feet tall and weigh 280 pounds. The belts here in the USA and overseas are perfect for me. What is the deal about seat belt extensions, they make a great weapon. 30 inches of nylon strap with a heavy buckle on the end. Hit someone in the head or around the neck to choke them. I've seen several people denied boarding passes because of their own actions. Being to drunk, drawing a lot of attention to themselves like these Imams did, refusing to follow orders and hassling the security at the baggage check-in.If this had happened in some of the countries I work in they would have been taken away and that would be the end of that. There would not be a threat of a law suit against the airlines or the people that reported them. Only in the USA does this go on.I've sat next to Muslims in the overseas terminals waiting to board and I've  never seen a one of them draw attention themselves by chanting or kneeling in front of people. I've seen them go to a corner or quiet spot to pray. They are praying to their God not to the people. These six people knew from the start what they were doing and had it planned because they were in the USA not some country where they would not be heard from again.As long as we have people saying oh those poor Muslims this type behavior and trouble will continue.I've been pulled from the xray area at baggage check-in, had my suitcase searched, they have taken me and  my laptop to another area and asked me to turn it on.Did I feel discrimanated against no way Jose. It made me feel that security was protecting me and the other travelers.One place I go in India they have two small rooms at the airport and if they suspect anything visa passport luggage or anything they put you in the rooms. One for women one for men. No chairs, benches no water no restrooms nothing until they decide you are ok. Maybe one hour to one week or they put you on a plane out of the country if you are arriving.You give them any lip you might leave several months later. In other countries if you need money you work for it in the USA you sue, sue, sue.

I don't know why you people waste your time talking to the anonymous people.  If they don't have the backbone to stand behind what they say then they are not worth my time.

I literally skip over any post that has "Anonymous" at the top.

I am one of those extreme people that believe if I don't want to offer my business services to a muslim, or sell my house to gays, or rent a room to a woman that I should be allowed. Let them find someone else to do business with.  Its not good business to refuse service based on class; I may not choose to do it but I defend the rights of others to do it.

Hey pistopher put your real name on your blog stop hiding behind a phony screen name. Also put your home and business address, phone number and I'll call  you. Nope can't do that you coward. You are more gutless than anonymous.

pistophor....just so you'll know, I used to post my name, until I began being harassed by someone who used a "phony" name, such as yours.  They were able to e-mail and harrass for months.  So, maybe we should just bypass your posts or are you the individual who harrasses and threatens under a "phony" name, rather than using anonymous.  There's your explanation.

Wondering....where is Tkozy and ProgressivePete?  MIA? Or under an assumed name?

 Neo has quite a few to use these days doesn't he?  His style never changes though so it's not hard to figure out who he is.

Back to topic.  Just days after 9-11 I passed two young mid-eastern men and both looked over at me and sneered.  Not a smile mind you..but a sneer..as if daring me to say somethng.  I don't know what was in their minds..arrogance, defiance or what but it unnerved me.  I realize tension was high at that time but I have to agree that even now if ANYONE acted odd or suspicious in a terminal or on a plane I'd be reporting it too.  When you're 35,000 feet in the air it's a little late to voice a concern.

I have no idea RF..I can't know what was in their minds but one thing I do know..If the situation were reversed I'd be keeping a low profile.  Whether it's right or not..sometimes discretion is the better part of valor and that was one of those times.  What I didn't mention is that I was on a ladder stocking shelves..it wasn't a casual glance.  And before we get into the prejudice thing..my supervisor at that time was a Muslim and at least, if not more, outraged by the attack than the rest of us.  She was, and still is, a good friend.

My point..and the point of so many others is that in times like these people have a right to be cautious..and they should be.