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I'd like to see this story picked up and verified by a mainstream news organization. But assuming it's factual, why would a flight crew take seriously such a bi
by blisterpeanuts 10y ago
I'd like to see this story picked up and verified by a mainstream news organization. But assuming it's factual, why would a flight crew take seriously such a bizarre accusation? Surely they are trained to deal with this type of situation. The person who raised the alarm should be held to account, much as someone who pulls the fire alarm or calls the police for frivolous reasons can be fined.
- jpalomaki 10y agoIf you think about this on personal level it makes sense (IMO). Taking this kind of stuff seriously is always easier to explain later on that trying to justify why you did not take any action.
- rmsaksida 10y agoI agree. This sounds like bullshit, and the political commentary at the end doesn't help it at all.
- rmk2 10y agoThe article links to the Washington Post, though? https://www.washingtonpost.com/news/rampage/wp/2016/05/07/ivy-league-economist-interrogated-for-doing-math-on-american-airlines-flight/ https://www.washingtonpost.com/news/rampage/wp/2016/05/07/iv...
- ptaipale 10y agoWashington Post: https://www.washingtonpost.com/news/rampage/wp/2016/05/07/ivy-league-economist-interrogated-for-doing-math-on-american-airlines-flight/ https://www.washingtonpost.com/news/rampage/wp/2016/05/07/iv...
- brainflake 10y agoWashington post: https://www.washingtonpost.com/news/rampage/wp/2016/05/07/ivy-league-economist-interrogated-for-doing-math-on-american-airlines-flight/ https://www.washingtonpost.com/news/rampage/wp/2016/05/07/iv...