The only flaw with the train of thought in most of these posts is that the airlines are not a democracy. You are not due a fair trial when you're flying. And these days, when you decide to pursue it in a courtroom, there is a strong chance you won't get one in the real world either.

There are certainly more than a few Flight Attendants that are a little jumpy and power hungry but more passengers that haven't figured out that things are different now and it's not all about them anymore. Sorry, that's just the way it is.