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In reply to the discussion: FBI: Man used racial slur before striking crying toddler on Delta flight. [View all]csziggy
(34,136 posts)33. Perhaps you should consider flying in private aircraft
That way you can totally control who flies in the same closed in space as you.
Children are people, too. If their parents have paid for a ticket, they have as much right to be in the seat assigned as you do in yours. If you don't like the company of the people in the plane, then you should consider alternative modes of transportation, not try to segregate those who do not meet your criteria.
Earplugs or noise canceling headphones work, too.
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FBI: Man used racial slur before striking crying toddler on Delta flight. [View all]
Yo_Mama_Been_Loggin
Feb 2013
OP
What's this big shot Captain of Industry doing riding in coach, anyhow?
The Velveteen Ocelot
Feb 2013
#5
Any independent witnesses hearing the racial epithet and seeing the toddler struck in the face?
indepat
Feb 2013
#6
Isn't some other group starting a militia compound in Northern Idaho?
Yo_Mama_Been_Loggin
Feb 2013
#16
It's never fun when someone asks you to reconsider your post, but please think about it.
stevenleser
Feb 2013
#21
Thank you, it takes a lot of class to do the right thing in that situation, and you clearly have a
stevenleser
Feb 2013
#23
It is amazing how rude and stupid some people are. If I would have been sitting by him....
Logical
Feb 2013
#35
5 tkts = 5 seats = 5 carry on luggage spaces - If that happens again get their full name , let them
lunasun
Feb 2013
#52
wow. the whole world has gotta adjust to you. that is the problem. it isnt always about you. nt
seabeyond
Feb 2013
#38