You are assuming our nation is "over-reacting" at airports. I think it is "under-reacting."

Maybe if our airport security was as stringent as Israel's.. 911 might not have happened.

Is it really over reacting? Last time I checked this was a new thing for the US.....you know, jacking airplanes and then flying them into buildings. Perhaps if we handled things the way they do in Israel and other middle eastern countries, it wouldn't have happened. I'd rather an airport be overly cautious than nonchalantly brushing off a bunch of Muslim men with one way tickets and no luggage who are praying to Allah before boarding a plane. Maybe they are more tolerant up there in ole Canada. I dunno. Also, you're an idiot.

Hmmm.. still haven't answered the question - why aren't Europeans over-reacting as well; afterall they have been subject to terrorism for alot longer, so with all that experience they don't seem to consider 6 unarmed, praying Imams a threat?

Oh as for the idiot comments - considering it's source I'm not overly concerned.

How do you know they aren't? Do you keep close watch over European transportation security incidents? I'm sure if the situation took place at Heathrow instead of the US, similar action would have taken place.

Hey Canadian.......are you a foremost expert on European transportation safety? How the hell do you know that they don't take security as seriously as we do. Stop speaking on behalf of Europe. I've been to several airports in Europe and they were no different than here. I had family in London when the bombings took place...I can assure they didn't come home telling us all about how nonchalant and tolerant they were after it happened. From my experience they wouldn't have called USAirways actions as "over-reacting" one bit. They would have probobly approached it in a similar manner. It is quite obvious that YOU don't consider 6 unarmed, praying Imams a threat. Many of us don't see that. We see six praying Arabs with one way tickets and no luggage. Quite similar to the group of men that jacked our airlines and killed a couple thousand people. Perhaps a foreign terrorist will fly an Air Canada 747 into downtown Toronto.....then we will see who is "overreacting."

hahaha, why are we overreacting and Europe isn't? Are you kidding? Holy crap. Wow, if you really think Americans are overreacting and Europeans are more tolerant, please, send me some of whatever you're on. Maybe you missed the response to the London bombings. Or the situation in France? Must have.

Canadian airlines racially profile as well. Just recently, wasn't there an Orthodox Jew who was kicked out of his flight while praying in his seat, because it "made other passengeres uncomfortable". He was flying with a Canadian airline...not sure which.

The article Ive read only stated they were Muslims. were their ethnicity verified?

No kidding. People who think that americans are outragously racist have never been to Europe. The average european has the mindset of a klansman.

Awww that's sweet. Thanks for thinking of me!

I dont see what is a threat about 6 unarmed praying Imams. Sorry.

They know karate, duh! Hiya!

Dude, it said no CHECKED luggage. There are these things called carry-on bags that lots of people try to use when flying so their luggage doesn't get lost.

Yes Geeky, but remember about the reported suspicious behavior onboard the plane. Doesnt matter if your an old grannie or a Imam, if you start freaking people out on an airplane your going to get booted. It wouldn't suprise me one bit if this whole thing was staged.

I know, things like that probably aren't a threat. however, I recently saw a couple of guys praying outside of perimeter mall behind the bushes, and while I realize they're just performing their salat or whatever, it freaked me out a bit. I mean, I've seen that episode of Sleeper Cell.

LOL..it freaked you out because of a TV show..:rolleyes: