Passengers Sued over Imams' Removal

Ok, this pretty much destroys any credibility these Imams had for (rightly) being offended about (wrongly) getting booted off a plane.

Six Muslim men removed from a plane last fall after being accused of suspicious behavior are suing not only the airline but the passengers who complained — a move some fear could discourage travelers from speaking up when they see something unusual.

It sets a terrible precedent when regular people have to be afraid to speak up if they sense something suspicious is going on at an airport. The right people to sue--and to learn how to properly evaluate such situations--are the airlines themselves. They are the ones, after all, who kicked the Imams off the plane.

I also happen to value freedom of speech, which unfortunately, but necessarily includes the right to be a racist a$$hole.

Passenger Pat Snelson, who lives in a Twin Cities suburb, said he and his wife were not among those who reported suspicious behavior. But he said his wife noticed the men praying, and he saw them moving around the cabin while others were boarding.

"These guys were up to no good," Snelson said. "We think the airport people did a real good job in taking care of it."

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