[Political Junkie Too]

I used to be told that reclining one’s seat was rude.

I never felt that way.

As far as I was concerned, if I paid $400 for the seat, them I'm going to recline it, just as the person in front of me can, and the person behind me can.

I won't let some weird social manipulation shame me into not taking advantage of what I paid for.

Airlines have been re-configuring seats for ever. I remembe when American Airlines made a big deal out of taking out an entire row in order to advertise more leg room than their competitors.

Nowadays, airlines have put those rows back, but have more legroom in the front half of the plan for those who want to pay an extra $50 for "economy plus" seats.

So I say, if you don't like my recline, buy a more spacious seat. But don't expect me to give up my recline.

-PJ

[Daveinyork]

If longer worry about it. If you recline, I’ll recline and pass your rudeness on the shlub behind me.

[Daveinyork]

Do you take a huge carryon so that you have to move other carryons to make space for yours?

[Daveinyork]

I also can’t guarentee that I won’t accidentaly kick the reclined seat in front of me.