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Old Jul 9, 2021 | 1:28 pm
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Originally Posted by bchandler02
I'm not sitting in that position for longer than a few minutes, and only if directly interacting with law enforcement.

After a few minutes, I'd to back to sitting comfortably and watching a movie on my phone while they calm whatever power trip they're on. If they can find a crime in that to arrest me for, be my guest.
Originally Posted by bchandler02
Crew members, maybe (within reason). LEOs, nope. If they suspect me of a crime, they can detain and arrest me. Otherwise, I am free to go.
Exactly.

And I'd just like to point out that there's nothing "within reason" that would give a FA standing to demand all passengers comply with a certain pose for 45-60 minutes.
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