"Sam Sez": the latched seat in the upright position is a silly over-reaction. Only seats in exit positions should be checked. But, in a 'non-discrimination' frenzy, the FAA decided that ALL seats have to be upright, because it was 'unfair' to clear the seats only for the exit rows. Hence, the stupidity of 'All Seats Have To Be In The Upright Position'. Again, PC gone crazy.