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Re:Disabled woman denied entry to U.S. after agent cites pri... by Qantourisc on Thursday November 28, 2013 @05:15PM (#6816753)
And this illness if untreated might lead to people doing weird things on plains, which they are trying to prevent! So they are creating potential terrorists... keep up the good work ?
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Re:Disabled woman denied entry to U.S. after agent cites pri... by pbmthompson on Thursday November 28, 2013 @08:29PM (#6817419)
to make sure I am hearing you right, you think this agent was doing the right rhing and realistically had good reason think this woman was a risk and should be denied entry?
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Re:Disabled woman denied entry to U.S. after agent cites pri... by al-xss on Thursday November 28, 2013 @08:58PM (#6817480)
No, the parent comment is saying that this policy will have the unintended consequence of making passenger behavior more unpredictable by discouraging the mentally ill from seeking treatment.
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Re:Disabled woman denied entry to U.S. after agent cites pri... by pbmthompson on Friday November 29, 2013 @04:17PM (#6821052)
ok. agreed...glad I asked first :)
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