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I didn't say there were any rights. Just that some guy or gal with a briefcase will find a way to assert that the pax was (choose your term) inconvenienced, harrassed, denied enjoyment of the flight, distracted, offended, tempted to denial of faith, etc. Hey -- there's money to be made here.
The pilot made a mistake, an error of judgement, meant no harm. But I think I can hear cash registers ringing.
"I was afraid it might be a terrorist." ka-CHING
"Could think only of my loved ones and how they would miss me." ka-CHING
"I was so looking forward to enjoying the Grand Tetons or the Grand Canyon or the Grand Caymans or the Grand something, and he spoiled it." ka-CHING.
I'm sorry I'm so cynical.
ka-CHING.