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Old 9th October 2006 | 03:12
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barkingboris
 
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I agree with Flying dagger.
At least he says what most people are not willing to say .ie THE TRUTH.
The other post with the hypothetical "Hindu bomber" in AUH is also spot on.
Could you imagine the governments reaction here if that scenario happened.They would be clamping down on people from that country and quite rightly so.
In my humble opinion the USA has the right to screen the visa applicants and deny as they see fit.
I have also been witness to a 4 gold bars head banging in the F galley ,while i was sitting in the right seat.As FD said these pilots are not able to seperate work from religon and in my mind thats not a good thing irrespective of the religon followed.
What people must realise is that western passengers are suspicious and nervous when it comes to flying in the ME and when a pilot is seen on the floor in a galley it does not inspire confidence.Keep it in the cockpit and do your prayers quietly ,oh I forgot they have to show everyone how pious they are.
Got to love em.......
If my post is a bit unclear i apologise as i am trying to be a bit subtle.
I am reaching for my asbestos suit as i type....
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