How can you tell if someone is Muslim? Well, there are characteristics that define an overwhelmingly large part of the Muslim population. First, they have Arabic features (please do not pretend that Arabs features are indistinguishable form European features) or Asian (as the British say it) features. The women wear head scarves. I would say that that probably takes care of 90%+ of people who are Muslim.
Given that the rest of the passengers on the plane are probably going to be standing in long lines, would our Muslim brothers and sisters not appreciate being able to stand in a much shorter line?
Not all Muslims are Arab- what about black Muslims, like the shoe bomber? Nigeria and Indonesia are full of Muslims that don't fit your profile of what an Arab looks like, nor do all Arab have typical Arab features.
If gray haired grandmotherly types were attempting to blow up planes, I would gladly stand in a line for those like me. I'd be assured of a quick clearance and a short wait to get on board.
Why would muslims scream profiling if they weren't afraid of something?
We must protect ALL passengers and that will require profiling.