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Old Aug 26, 2000 | 12:11 am
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Originally posted by Brandy:
Has no one in this PC ("politically correct") world have the guts to say the obvious facts. That fat person is taking away YOUR PAID FOR seat and the airlines are letting it happen.
. . . it takes guts to be gentle, kind, and sensitive about things too, Brandy. . .

I am not always the nicest guy, but last time this happened to me (SJC-IAH) I just coped for 4 hours. It didn't kill me. Sure, I didn't get what I paid for (all of my space) but then, the HUGE man next to me got an added bonus (a bit dignity and respect.) I consider it a worthwhile trade.





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