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In this ridiculous politically correct (western)world we live in I can imagine what would have happened if something had been said. In my country (UK) you would more likely find yourself on a charge of racism for voicing such concerns.
Things have got to change.
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I think your comments may be inappropriate to say the least. The implication is that anyone of middle eatern origin or coming from a muslim background, attempting to undergo aviation training should be considered as both a potential fanatic and therefore a terrorist. I'm sorry but I find such an attitude both unhelpful and distasteful.
No race or religion is sheltered from the fact that certain individuals that belong to it might ultimately be responsible for committing acts of unspeakable horror such of those we have seen this week. This does not mean that these individuals are necessarily typical or representative of the race or religion to which they belong.
By its very nature, suggesting that people who are not caucausian in origin should automatically be considered as potential terrorists is both non-sensical and potentailly racist. Where do you draw the line? For instance, the USA already has a history of terrorist acts which have been conducted by its own citizens, and a number of these claim to be Christian. Perhaps all those US citizens who have southern accents and observe a strict christian lifestyle should accoringly be considered with suspicion if they attempt to embark on a career in aviation.
I think the real issue is that vetting and security should be tightened accross the board to prevent individuals who may wish to recieve aviation training in order to ultimately utlise it in terrorist acts from doing so - what ever their background