Did terrorists make a dry run on Nov. 17th?

Whether it is true or not.  The quote:  "I'm getting off this plane."--Crewmembers cannot keep you on a plane if you request to get off for medical reasons (e.g. claustrophobia accompanied by chest pain in the presence of Muslims who wish to kill you).  

Terrorists test our vulnerabilities all of the time.  If you feel threatened, say something to the crew. 

Old-school thinking was:  be calm, do what the terrorist says and you will live.  Show them pictures of your family to gain sympathy, do not speak about their mother, religion or politics (God knows they'd hate TOL)--that rulebook is thrown out.  We know now that they will not be persuaded by conscience if their cause is terrorism.   

Passengers need to be willing to subdue any person threatening the safety of an aircraft.  We may be called upon to be the next Todd Beamer--to help one another out.  He was the first soldier in this war and his tactic worked.  Secure the cockpit at all costs.  

Response to comment [from a Christian]:  "...[N]ot buying the Todd Beamer jive."

Then enjoy your peanuts in-flight.  

[UA 227 9 Dec 09]

Good. People are paying attention.  The flight departed "minus" the suspicious passengers.  "Some of the flight crew became concerned".  Five passengers sat in the first class cabin.  The FBI determined that "nothing criminal [had] taking place".  But they did "re-accommodate [the suspicious passengers]  on another flight."  It serves as a reminder "[an] idea [of the] sensitive nature of air travel" 9 news, Denver said.

Of course they are testing us.  Muslim terrorists are always looking for bigger and better terror schemes.  Keep vigilant.

We live in an open society.  If we want to keep that kind of freedom, we should not bow to political correctness.  It is less likely that blue-haired grandmas and babies are planning attacks.  It is more likely that a Middle-eastern men aged 18-26, named "Mohammad" are.   

Response to comment [from other]:  "More hysteria thanks to the fear mongering of the Bush43 administration..."

It's all George Bush's fault. My car won't start--it's George Bush's fault.

Did terrorists make a dry run on Nov. 17th?