Quote Originally Posted by RTK View Post
Let me ask you this; would it have been prudent for the FAA to ground airlines and flights in the United States originating in countries with Islamic alligience after 9/11? I'd say not.

Further, I see no difference.

The xenophobic stance this country has taken in recent years is a detriment to our society.
(emphasis added / kw)

thought out Congressional knee jerk reactions. That includes so-called air travel 'security' and the whole DHS imbroglio, the DNI bit, Visa restrictions and dozens of other things rapidly passed or instituted just so some can say they "did something."

I'd grouse about the stupidity of the CAFE standards as well but I guess that would be threadjacking...