Posted on 11/20/2006 7:06:49 PM PST by ButThreeLeftsDo
Six men were removed from an airplane at the Minneapolis-St. Paul International Airport Monday evening.
Sources say the men, of Middle Eastern ethnicity, behaved in a manner that caused the crew to be concerned.
The men were taken off the plane after it returned to the gate and are being questioned by authorities.
The remaining passengers were also taken off the flight, U.S. Airways flight 300, bound for Phoenix.
Those passengers are being re-screened for boarding.
There were 170 passengers on board the plane, which is a Boeing 757.
Stay with FOX 9 News and MyFOX9.com for continuing updates on this breaking story.
Hiya Cindy!
They were playing the skin flute
Hi ButThreeLeftsDo.
I hope you’re having a good summer.
So far, so good. Looks like things could be heating up on this, soon.
Have a great Independance Day!!
You’re right and a blessed Independence Day coming soon to you, too.
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http://www.freerepublic.com/focus/f-news/1868383/posts
“Democrats want ‘John Doe’ provision cut”
Washington Times ^ | July 19, 2007 | Audrey Hudson
Posted on 07/19/2007 7:40:49 AM PDT by Verloona Ti
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“Democrats want ‘John Doe’ provision cut”
By Audrey Hudson
July 19, 2007
ARTICLE SNIPPET: “Democrats are trying to pull a provision from a homeland security bill that will protect the public from being sued for reporting suspicious behavior that may lead to a terrorist attack, according to House Republican leadership aides.”
UPDATE:
http://www.jihadwatch.org/archives/017449.php
(WASHINGTON TIMES.com)
July 19, 2007
“Democrats strike a blow for jihad: cut provision protecting those who report suspicious activity”
And a lawsuit...
Were these men sent in to test airline response?
5. Could all of these men speak english?
That’s the popular (mine) theory.
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Keeping The Flying Imams Airborne
IBD ^ | July 20, 2007
Posted on 07/21/2007 5:37:56 AM PDT by Kaslin
Homeland Security: Despite overwhelming support in and out of Congress, legal protection for airline passengers who report suspicious behavior is being blocked by Democratic leaders. Wasn’t one 9/11 enough for them?
Were it not for the courage and sacrifice of the passengers of United Flight 93 who forced their plane into a Pennsylvania field, many in Congress might not be here today, with a gaping hole where the U.S. Capitol still stands. We wonder if this fact is appreciated by those trying to block final passage of the so-called “John Doe” provision protecting from legal action those who report suspicious behavior on airplanes.
Today’s passengers have an advantage. They know what can happen. They know what to look for. They will not be taken by surprise, and they are willing to take action. But some in Congress would sacrifice their lives on the altar of political correctness.
Last November, six Muslim imams leaving an Islamic conference were removed from U.S. Airways Flight 300 in Minneapolis when passengers reported that the imams had acted in suspicious ways. Both U.S. Airways and the passengers soon became targets of legal action charging discrimination and racial profiling.
(Excerpt) Read more at ibdeditorials.com ...
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If At First You Don’t Succeed – Cry, Cry Again
dansargis.org ^ | July 24, 2007 | Dan Sargis
Posted on 07/24/2007 12:28:25 PM PDT by Dr.Syn
July 25, 2007
Note: The following text is a quote:
http://www.theaviationnation.com/2007/07/25/john-doe-wins/
John Doe Wins!
By Annie Jacobsen in category U.S. Homeland Security
It’s official: John Doe has won. Congressional leaders tried to kill a provision in the Homeland Security bill that allows John Doe to report suspicious behavior without the fear of a lawsuit. But John Doe has prevailed and immunity will be granted to Good Samaritans across the country.
PEARCE PRAISES INCLUSION OF “JOHN DOE” PROTECTIONS
JULY 25, 2007
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE
CONTACT: BRIAN PHILLIPS
202.225.4759, brian.phillips@mail.house.gov
WASHINGTON D.C. – Today, Congressman Steve Pearce strongly praised the inclusion of “John Doe” protections in the Homeland Security bill. Despite overwhelming bipartisan support, the new majority leadership in the House attempted last week to remove the provision, originally drafted by Rep. Pearce, which would give immunity to vigilant citizens that report suspicious activity to security officials.
“I am pleased to see that the pressure we created lead Speaker Nancy Pelosi and Majority Leader Harry Reid to make the right decision about protecting alert Americans,” said Pearce. “The American people shouldn’t have to think twice about alerting security and law enforcement to potential terrorist attacks.”
“Vigilant citizens can often be the most useful weapon in the War on Terror,” he added. “It was unnerving to watch the majority leadership ignore this fact and push to protect potential terrorists rather than innocent Americans.”
Said Pearce: “We should be encouraging anyone who sees something to say something. Today, Congress has rightly decided to move forward with this common sense provision.”
Poor Lindsay Lohan got kicked off the screen.
Sure are alot on the east coast...........yikes!!
They all look alike
http://www.freerepublic.com/focus/keyword?k=cair
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http://www.jihadwatch.org/archives/017533.php
July 26, 2007
“CAIR’s Ibrahim Hooper likens “John Doe” passengers to KKK”
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http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=nQMyN2KbLY8
“CAIR Rep Discusses ‘Good Faith’ Provision of Security Bill”
(Added July 26, 2007)
Thanks to ButThreeLeftsDo for this update:
Note: The following post is a quote:
http://www.freerepublic.com/focus/f-news/1874455/posts
Imams not suing flight passengers (”Flyin’ Imams”)
KSTP.com ^ | 7/31/07 | KSTP.com
Posted on 07/31/2007 4:49:29 PM PDT by ButThreeLeftsDo
Six imams removed from a U.S. Airways plane said they would not sue the passengers whose concerns led them to being kicked off the flight.
In federal court Tuesday, the attorney for the imams said, “We don’t contemplate naming any private passenger as a defendant.”
After the November flight, the imams sued the airport, the airline and ‘John Does,’ which left open the possibility of suing anonymous passengers.
The attorney for one of the passengers says the imams’ offer comes only as congress is about to give immunity to those reporting suspicious behavior.
“The offer is only made after congress passes the immunity provision with the threat of assessing fees and costs against parties suing those making reports in good faith,” Gerry Nolting said.
U.S. Airways and the Minneapolis- St. Paul airport will ask a judge to dismiss the imams’ lawsuit next month.
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