I guess I'd want to know how he interpreted the "We will not be silent" on his t-shirt. If he meant it to say that he would speak out against Muslim injustices than I have no problem with it.

If he was referring to speaking out against American involvement in the Middle East, it would probably make me at least angry since I feel that WASPs get the blame for all that's wrong in the Middle East and Africa and those native to the area ignore their own violent history and current events.

That all this took place without an open dialog between those passengers/staff who were uncomfortable, the TSA and the passenger, shows the world will continue to go to he** in a handbasket. The lessons learned by those observing the event?

1. It is good to speak up and express concerns about quiet Arabs. They continue to be a danger (this can be concluded because no one told me I was overreacting.)

2. He was guilty of something (this is concluded because he was singled out and 'neutralize' by being made to change his shirt.)

3. Even after going through the 'security' checkpoint, anyone can be a threat (again because something was done to the guy),

4. No one needs to hear the views of a newly minted American, someone whose viewpoint might enlighten me if I was given a chance to be enlightened. (Since he was silenced.)

I'm glad he's suing. He's probably already on a watch list, so he has nothing to lose.