I read the reports closely very closely. They were not at all consistant. They said they supected him because of 911 and Arab materials then said they didn't know he was Arab. They said they did not Racial Profile then went on to talk about the Arab looking book. The Pilot didn't say the agent was argumentitive until the SCO suggested he check with the Whitehouse. The Pilot refused to check with the Whitehouse. He refused to check with the Police that are there and his own security people to verify this man's idendity. Do you really think it is all right to kick this guy off a plane just be cause he has an Arab book and looks Arab. Even though he has a very authentic looking badge and credentials. Has cleared checkpoints with a gun and has paperwork for the gun. You just kick him off without even checking with his easy to find boss.
I guess in your mind we should send them all back to the Mid East.
The Pilot has a job to do but so did this Agent. In my opinion the security of the Nation is more important than the security of one plane. And this pilot would not even call a local number to verify him. Not even call it to see if it would be answered. Not check with Directory Assistance just in case the White House had a listed number.