[Northern Yankee]

So... let me get this straight. They remove Israel from the map so as not offend Muslims, but put Mecca on the map? What about Christians and Jews?

Are they not thinking they're going to be offended?

Oh wait... Christians and Jews don't chop off heads when they get offended. Now I get it.

[sayfer bullets]

Chewbacca: Aaaaaaaaaaaaaaaarrrgh

C-3PO: He made a fair move. Screaming about it can’t help you.

Han Solo: Let him have it. It’s not wise to upset a Wookiee.

C-3PO: But sir, nobody worries about upsetting a droid.

Han Solo: That’s ‘cause droids don’t pull people’s arms out of their sockets when they lose. Wookiees are known to do that.

Chewbacca: Grrf.

C-3PO: I see your point, sir. I suggest a new strategy, R2: let the Wookiee win.

[Boiling Pots]

Don’t even think about complaining about the map to Mecca on the flights, lest you be charged with a hate crime.

[pepsi_junkie]

Are they not thinking they're going to be offended?

Actually, I don't find Mecca being on the map to be offensive. It's a real place that really exists and belongs on maps. I DO find it offensive to strip out places, however. This is willful ignorance, choosing to be dumb about the world. Like it or not Islam, Tel Aviv exists and so does Israel. If you are offended to see reality on the map, tough luck. If that were the standard half the US would have maps that don't show New York City or Washington DC.