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To: WatchingInAmazement

I love hearing these stories about Americans on airplanes "taking care of business"...

This is not the first such case, and I'm certain there will be more.....

When I board planes, I look around and do a little "reality profiling" checking out who may be friend or foe.....

So sue me!

Semper Fi


24 posted on 12/10/2005 5:15:38 PM PST by river rat (You may turn the other cheek, but I prefer to look into my enemy's vacant dead eyes.)
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To: river rat
I love hearing these stories about Americans on airplanes "taking care of business"... This is not the first such case, and I'm certain there will be more..... When I board planes, I look around and do a little "reality profiling" checking out who may be friend or foe..... So sue me! Semper Fi

We'll all have to be "vigilantes" before this WOT is over.

27 posted on 12/10/2005 5:17:04 PM PST by WatchingInAmazement ("Nothing is more expensive than cheap labor," prof. Vernon Briggs, labor economist Cornell Un.)
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To: river rat

In Germany I profile all the time in terms of what subway car I get on and where I stand.


31 posted on 12/10/2005 5:24:07 PM PST by GermanBusiness
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To: river rat

"When I board planes, I look around and do a little "reality profiling" checking out who may be friend or foe..... "

Are you committing a "nonverbal hate crime"?


35 posted on 12/10/2005 5:28:14 PM PST by strategofr
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To: river rat

Screw PC when your life might be on the line. Prudent planning to check your surroundings and be cautious. And to have a plan ready in your mind and be ready to take the lead, civilians with no military training sometimes need to be prodded, but once they get going, they have a great track record. Americans We!


70 posted on 12/10/2005 6:19:29 PM PST by armydawg1 (" America must win this war..." PVT Martin Treptow, KIA, WW1)
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To: river rat

You fly'in' with me? You fly'in' with me? You fly'in' with me? Then who the h*ll else are you fly'in' with? You fly'in' with me? Well I'm the only one here. Who do you think you're fly'in' with? Oh yeah? Huh? Ok.

lol
94 posted on 12/10/2005 6:59:13 PM PST by TheForceOfOne
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To: river rat
"When I board planes, I look around and do a little "reality profiling" checking out who may be friend or foe.....

I believe that is called "situational awareness." I've been doing it since my first flight, off to Basic Training at Lackland AFB, in 1973. If we're ever on the same flight (not likely, as I don't fly on Uncle's nickle much anymore) we can cooperate to take the bastrich(s) down. I'll also contribute to your legal defense fund, if necessary. Keep your eyes open, and check your six.
113 posted on 12/10/2005 7:51:39 PM PST by Old Student (WRM, MSgt, USAF(Ret.))
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To: river rat

Good idea. I'm usually so ticked off about all the security lines and delays, I DARE anyone to pis@ me off even more on the plane!ha.


116 posted on 12/10/2005 8:23:31 PM PST by Recovering Ex-hippie (If Iran has nukes, to hell with my diet!)
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To: river rat
When I board planes, I look around and do a little "reality profiling" checking out who may be friend or foe.....

So sue me!

For what? Being reasonable and smart, a crime no doubt. I haven't flown for several years but if I do, I hope you or someone like you is on my flight.

117 posted on 12/10/2005 8:34:29 PM PST by ozarkgirl
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To: river rat
When I board planes, I look around and do a little "reality profiling" checking out who may be friend or foe.....

Man, taking a lot of risk! When ACLU hears about your unauthorized "racial profiling" activity you are probably going to be denied boarding in the future. Your name and picture will be entered in every aviation database worldwide!!

134 posted on 12/10/2005 10:03:56 PM PST by p23185 (Why isn't attempting to take down a sitting Pres & his Admin considered Sedition?)
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To: river rat

First thing I always do is count the number of Middle Eastern looking chaps before flight. If its 5 or more, I dont fly. Period.


136 posted on 12/10/2005 10:09:35 PM PST by Windsong (Jesus Saves, but Buddha makes incremental backups)
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To: river rat
do a little "reality profiling"

You ain't the only one ...

202 posted on 12/16/2005 9:37:01 AM PST by ArrogantBustard (Western Civilisation is aborting, buggering, and contracepting itself out of existence.)
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To: river rat

I'm the same. As I walk to the back (coach) I make sure to scrutinize every person who is sitting in 1st Class and Business, especially paying attention to any Middle East appearing types. I also look about to see who are the biggest, fittest looking men in coach who could assist in taking down threats to the aircraft. I always keep in my bag two fine point pens plus an "extra" strap from my carryon bag with heavy clasps on each end. The pens make fine jabbing weapons for attacking the eyes in an extreme-threat CQB, the strap can be used to trap hands, as a garrote, and as a swung weapon. I usually have a heavy book that can be used as a blunt weapon and to deflect edged weapons. An unopened can of pop is an excellent thrown weapon, and can be used very effectively as a striking weapon. Finally, I always wear a thick leather belt that has a heavy buckle to use as my strap. It can be removed quickly yet is not viewed by TSA as a potential weapon. Ryuku kempo. Shows what they know...; )


203 posted on 12/17/2005 8:43:02 AM PST by astounded (We don't need no stinkin' rules of engagement...)
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