First off we have to realize that Mr. Jarrar's wearing the shirt does not show support of any terrorist organization. Secondly after reading his Blog his main focus is promoting peace in the Middle East and has voiced his opposton to both the war in Iraq and the former Hussein regime. He is very active in promoting his leftist political beliefs with lots of travel, television appearances and his Blog. He appears to be a very genuine person.
There are 2 main questions at hand.
First off should he have worn the shirt to the airport considering the current situation? Common sense would say yes, but this guy craves all the intention he can get. I'm sure that the self rightious part of him took over and whether it was intentional on his part or not it did promote a cause he believes in. Personally I believe he was thinking all about himself by wearing it and not about anyone on that flight. Wear it on the street, when you go to K-mart, on the beach, at the gym or wherever, but don't be surprised when your questioned at a security senstitive locations.
Secondly were his civil rights violated? I say they were only after they made him change his shirt. I compliment a good job by the TSA and security in identifying him and acting on the so called threat. He went through the secondary security checkpoint, I'm sure any baggage he checked was pulled for further inspection as well. His ID was checked about a dozen times and I'm sure they searched his name and likeness on NCIC and other watch list databases. At that point if the threat was nullified and he was cleared to fly so who cares what shirt he had one. I don't even have a problem with them relocating him on the plane which we all know was BS with the infant.
Although not originating from a US jurisdiction one has to ask how can dynanite be flown in a luggae hold , but people me made to change so called threatening T-shirts? I'm gonna have to get a NYC Avaition "Aviation Photography Is Not a Crime" shirts and try it out myself.
Just my 2 cents worth.
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