United removes first-class passenger to make room for 'higher-priority' traveler

Re:United removes first-class passenger to make room for 'hi... by shamaku on Thursday April 13, 2017 @11:19AM (#14107703)

You're exactly the kind of people I worry about. Accepting idiotic rules without any critical diagnosis of the bigger picture, giving up your last ounce of humility in return for "security".

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Re:United removes first-class passenger to make room for 'hi... by talmand on Thursday April 13, 2017 @11:24AM (#14107746)

Hmm, I fail to see where my statement makes the claim I accept such idiotic rules. My statement makes the claim that it is stupid to act stupid in an effort to fight stupid rules.

And then I agreed with the TSA security theater notion and bloated budget which goes against your thought I've given up my last ounce of humility in return for "security".

I suggest you read my statement again because you clearly misunderstood.

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Re:United removes first-class passenger to make room for 'hi... by throwaway2048 on Thursday April 13, 2017 @11:44AM (#14107967)

You tacitly accept rules you refuse to oppose or do anything about.

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Re:United removes first-class passenger to make room for 'hi... by talmand on Thursday April 13, 2017 @12:04PM (#14108173)

So, arguing that one should be smart when fighting stupid rules means I accept the rule? Being stupid in an effort to fight stupid rules guarantees more stupid rules in response.

What kind of nonsense are you people preaching here?

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