[Daffynition]

Dear Mr. 6-Pack

I’d be interested in your assessment of this story as I value your ability to judge character and clear thinking on fraudulent matters.

I think my emotions have overcome my ability to be rational about this.

[Justa]

“I think my emotions have overcome my ability to be rational about this.”

I think that’s the same issue Mr. Stanek has. PTSD sufferers have a reduced ability to rationalize unfamiliar situations. When a situation gets outside their ‘rational zone’ things fall apart fast. Some have commented on him being trustworthy. He probably is not in this case since he’s all about emotions and reactions to being in an overwhelming situation which was directed at his sense of security and stability. His memory and thoughts are emotion-based and he may have other issues like depression going on.

He needs to go on some walks, deal with the anger and let go of the blame.

[Joe 6-pack]

If the guy's story is accurate, I feel for him and his dog. As others here have mentioned, his perception and recollection of events may be sharply skewed by his injuries. I'm sure United will probably issue a carefully crafted response, but without identifying the employees involved and getting a candid interview with them and comparing/contrasting stories, it's hard to tell.

While I have no doubts about shitty airline service (that's hardly a shocker) I am skeptical that employees were twice able to kick the dog in an airport terminal and a shuttle and no other witnesses have come forward or tried to intervene. Similarly, toward the end of the video things get a bit "infomercial" like when he says he's not calling for a boycott of the airline, but gives out the organization's contact info.

In any case, this is just one more reason why, when I travel, I drive and dog is my copilot.

[Joe 6-pack]

Also...this, posted on July 3:

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=x0CH3q82AkY

kind of sets my radar off.