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This post was unbelievably painful to write. I didn't want to relive the experience - I wanted to forget about it, but a friend of mine convinced me that I nee

This post was unbelievably painful to write. I didn't want to relive the experience - I wanted to forget about it, but a friend of mine convinced me that I needed to let people know that these things happen, for that exact reason. That's why I wrote it.

mason240 13y ago
There is an episode of Crossing Jordan I saw recently that is similar to what you experienced. What triggered the government to hold the guy in the show was that he actually traveled to India for a week, you were merely trying to fly across the country. Thanks for sharing your experience, nothing will ever change unless enough of these stories come out.
twilightfog 13y ago
Just wanted to let you know that as a fellow Indian, I find your experiences extremely traumatic. However, you did the right thing to raise awareness about the issue. I've written strongly worded mails to JetBlue (CEO and their CS Director). Commercial airlines cannot continue being dicks and ignore tons of complaints without affecting their profitability. I'm sure a personal apology from them will be forthcoming (with perhaps a refund for the extra payment).
coffeemug 13y ago
I immigrated to the U.S., but I grew up here, it's my home, I love this country (perhaps even more than some people that were born here), and I consider myself an American. So, from a fellow American, thank you for having the courage to set aside your emotions and write about this experience. People need to hear about these incidents. Your post won't change the political system, but it changed, ever so slightly, the consciousness of thousands of people that read it. It counts for something, and it's important! Thank you.
icelancer 13y ago
As someone whose family was interned in camps not long ago, I appreciate you sharing this. We should not forget what atrocities we are capable of.

mason240 13y ago

There is an episode of Crossing Jordan I saw recently that is similar to what you experienced. What triggered the government to hold the guy in the show was that he actually traveled to India for a week, you were merely trying to fly across the country. Thanks for sharing your experience, nothing will ever change unless enough of these stories come out.

twilightfog 13y ago

Just wanted to let you know that as a fellow Indian, I find your experiences extremely traumatic. However, you did the right thing to raise awareness about the issue. I've written strongly worded mails to JetBlue (CEO and their CS Director). Commercial airlines cannot continue being dicks and ignore tons of complaints without affecting their profitability. I'm sure a personal apology from them will be forthcoming (with perhaps a refund for the extra payment).

coffeemug 13y ago

I immigrated to the U.S., but I grew up here, it's my home, I love this country (perhaps even more than some people that were born here), and I consider myself an American. So, from a fellow American, thank you for having the courage to set aside your emotions and write about this experience. People need to hear about these incidents. Your post won't change the political system, but it changed, ever so slightly, the consciousness of thousands of people that read it. It counts for something, and it's important! Thank you.

icelancer 13y ago

As someone whose family was interned in camps not long ago, I appreciate you sharing this. We should not forget what atrocities we are capable of.