[EagleUSA]

The NYT. Here we go again.

[Michael.SF.]

She should have started eating a BLT, to make him move.

[sickoflibs]

RE :”Francesca Hogi, 40, had settled into her aisle seat for the flight from New York to London when the man assigned to the adjoining window seat arrived and refused to sit down. He said his religion prevented him from sitting beside a woman who was not his wife. Irritated but eager to get underway, she eventually agreed to move.”

They should have booted him off the plane, simple solution, then he doesn't violate his principles.

She should have told him to ... off.

[Don Corleone]

Where is NOW on this? Crickets.

[Bloody Sam Roberts]

Irritated but eager to get underway, she eventually agreed to move.

Never. No how. No way.

[Responsibility2nd]

He’s a “protected class”. He’s allowed by virtue of his religion to discriminate against women.

However if a Christian doesn’t want to bake a queer cake....

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[camle]

i’m sure there was room for him on the wing

[Truth29]

Why is the simple solution never looked at: If the passenger won’t sit down, put him off the plane.

[BigCinBigD]

Fire extinguisher to the back of the head would sit him down.

[Gay State Conservative]

I would have moved only if they upgraded me (and everyone traveling with me) at least one class.Otherwise,the radical moslem or Jew involved (IRRC the radicals of both religions have the same attitude on this) could go pound sand.

[pops88]

I would tell them that I not only paid for the seat, I specifically chose it before hand, so the answer is “no” unless they upgrade me to first class if I’m not already sitting there. I would also express being uncomfortable being on a flight with such a religious fanatic and ask that the behavior be brought to the captain’s attention.

[joethedrummer]

Ridiculous.

-You want to ride on OUR plane? - You abide by OUR rules, now sit down and SHUT UP or get your rear-end off NOW.

[VerySadAmerican]

I’d have said “My religion says I have the right to sell this seat to you. How much ya’ got?”

[strider44]

Simple response to someone wanting you to change your seat for this reason: go f yourself.

Now, a stressed mom with toddlers, flying alone, needs help,I’d move for that. Someone needs to sit closer to an elderly person that needs help? Sure.

[ansel12]

Modern America, drowning in multiculturalism.

[reg45]

There is an easy solution to the problem. If you want to control who sits next to you, purchase both seats.

[Sir Napsalot]

Well, if the guy doesn't want to be seated with non-relative females, he should be made to pay for the adjourning seats.

[Nifster]

A couple of points ....for the ultra orthodox of ANY religion it is best if you go Amish then you won’t have to worry yourself about your ‘sensibilities’.

The NYT didn’t bother to track the demanding muslims because it doesn’t fit their narrative.

Some folks need to get a thicker skin