Don't read books about airplanes while on an airplane.
Aug 24, 2011, 8:10 pm
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Aug 24, 2011, 9:48 pm
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Aug 24, 2011, 10:22 pm
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Aug 24, 2011, 11:05 pm
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I remember seeing the movie Executive Decision (1996), on a flight on aa, it was one of the choices in their in flight entertainment system. The plot has to do with a plane being used as a weapon, loaded with nerve gas, which the terrorists who hijacked the plane plan to crash it into Washington, DC. Per Janet Maslins review in the NY Times, after its release: This itself is a good, taut movie for red-meat action audiences, but it's not one you will be seeing on an airliner. Not ever.
Aug 25, 2011, 12:26 am
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Obviously the police can ask almost any question, but what would have happened if the passenger told them, "It's none of your business what I'm reading," or even better, "I am exercising my right to remain silent."
Can the police legitimately take any action against you based on what they suspect you are reading or your refusal to answer questions on the topic?
I would think that would be a huge lawsuit, and the police would lose or be forced to settle - am I incorrect?
This makes me want to carry around some inflammatory/suspicious literature in hopes of provoking an incident.
Can the police legitimately take any action against you based on what they suspect you are reading or your refusal to answer questions on the topic?
I would think that would be a huge lawsuit, and the police would lose or be forced to settle - am I incorrect?
This makes me want to carry around some inflammatory/suspicious literature in hopes of provoking an incident.
Aug 25, 2011, 6:37 am
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Obviously the police can ask almost any question, but what would have happened if the passenger told them, "It's none of your business what I'm reading," or even better, "I am exercising my right to remain silent."
Can the police legitimately take any action against you based on what they suspect you are reading or your refusal to answer questions on the topic?
Can the police legitimately take any action against you based on what they suspect you are reading or your refusal to answer questions on the topic?
After a couple of minutes he says, "Why, this is all Snoopy Red Baron stuff..."
Me: "Yes sir, actually the triplane you see is Italian, from 1921 a little after World War 1..."
Policeman: "No problem here then, you can go on back on to the plane, sorry to inconvenience you...and have a nice flight".
Me: "Yes sir, actually the triplane you see is Italian, from 1921 a little after World War 1..."
Policeman: "No problem here then, you can go on back on to the plane, sorry to inconvenience you...and have a nice flight".
I suppose that the flight captain has ultimate discretion as to who flies on his plane, and he could have said he was not comfortable with Mr. Gilbert on his flight. Sounds like good grounds for a lawsuit against the captain and against United (or the flight operator) if that did happen.
Aug 25, 2011, 7:25 am
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If he had a book on more modern aircraft, would he have been removed or arrested? That's scary that you can have the police called because of a book. That can't be comfortable getting back on the plane either. Everybody else is likely angry towards this passenger for the delay and it really was the airline's fault. I doubt the crew explained the real reason for the delay.
Aug 25, 2011, 7:37 am
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Speaking of Con Air, that is what we're headed to. Soon you will not be allowed any carry on, you'll be strapped in to your seat, and if you complain they'll put one of those mouth guards on you. The sheeple will cheer and say "Well, if it keeps me safe....". 
Aug 25, 2011, 7:49 am
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Aug 25, 2011, 8:17 am
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