Without any information from the airline hostess, captain or company this paints a very one sided and incomplete picture. The authors account might be accurate

Without any information from the airline hostess, captain or company this paints a very one sided and incomplete picture. The authors account might be accurate however I'm inclined to think that it may have more to do with the fact that he uttered the word 'terrorist' rather than any of his other actions. I mean most seasoned travellers, let alone someone in the industry, should know by now that when you're in an airport you jump through all the hoops regardless of how stupid they may appear simply because airports and airlines hold power over you. For better or worse free speech does not exist in this environment and I wonder whether the author should have just apoligised and swallowed his pride rather than try to make a point or even apologise. Some times you just need to bite your tongue. Edit: I'm curious about why people disagree with me.