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Old Jan 13, 2009 | 6:41 pm
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seoulmanjr
 
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Originally Posted by onlyairfare
Well gee, thanks PhlyingRPh, but I'm reminded of Colin Powell's response to a query regarding the John McCain supporter who had to be disabused of her assertion that Obama was "an Arab, a Muslim" (as though that were something awful).

Well, what if he were a Muslim?

Most of us have had enough of this arbitrary discrimination, and we should pressure to see that those responsible are held individually accountable.
Hear, hear! I don't know, but I would venture to guess that PhlyingRPh was just being tongue-in-cheek about how stupid the screeners are and meant no offense...

I appreciate the sentiments and support. It's pretty easy for me to get away with being a "closet Muslim" when it suits me since I'm a Scandanavian looking American guy with a bland last name, but it sucks that it's at all necessary.

peace,
~Ben~
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