A MYSTERY IN THE SKIES (Michelle Malkin tells of a foiled airline terror plot)

Michelle Malkin's Blog ^ | January 14, 2005 | Michelle Malkin

[durasell]

I just don't believe in gossip. And I'm usually here late at night.

[R. Scott]

I saw the tag on the picture - Rick Kozak – and thought that was her name.

[Jaysun]

Anecdotes don't really mean anything, of course, but a few months ago, I was forced to miss my flight because one of the other passengers saw me fiddling with my iPod in my bag and automatically assumed that I was up to something, and I had to be taken back for another round of screeningwith security.

I'm not sure how to respond to that. I sympathize with you, but I firmly believe that they need to keep a close eye on those that fit the profile. It just makes sense. I don't think the lady was being unreasonable in being extra cautions.

We went to Germany last month and before the flight I asked them to shake down a Middle Eastern guy. This was almost 2 hours before the flight and whatever they found in his backpack prevented him from getting on board. You just never know.

[SpyGuy]

You're missing the point. The Left gains power and influence by using carefully crafted language to advance their agenda among those who are easily influenced. Thus, every time you and others use their term "racial profiling," instead of the correct (and non-inflammatory) term, "criminal profiling," you are spreading their propaganda.

In a war of ideology, words are the weapons.

[Stoat]

I saw the tag on the picture - Rick Kozak – and thought that was her name

That would be a first for me....I've never met or heard of a lady named "Rick" before  :-)

I believe that it's the name of the photographer who took the picture for Insight Magazine.

[lindor]

and my denist told me that one of his patient's cousins invented a car engine that runs on urine

My thoughts exactly. A guy with a blog using "Dr. Bob" as his name? Typically, MD's don't go posting on some obscure blog conversations held with patients.

Wasn't there a Dr. Bob character on television?

[Petronski]

You are so clever. And deep.

[Jaysun]

You're missing the point. The Left gains power and influence by using carefully crafted language to advance their agenda among those who are easily influenced. Thus, every time you and others use their term "racial profiling," instead of the correct (and non-inflammatory) term, "criminal profiling," you are spreading their propaganda. In a war of ideology, words are the weapons.

I understand your point. I'm having a hard time articulating any coherent thoughts this morning (I'm eating coffee beans directly from the can right now to try to remedy this problem). I meant the term "racial profiling" to be sarcastic.

[durasell]

I do know doctors who use the "Doctor Jeff" or "Doctor B" as nicknames, or the much shorter, "Doc."

But again, gossip isn't news.

[yer gonna put yer eye out]

Excellent post...you read my mind!

[durasell]

I'll leave then...

[pageonetoo]

Gossip? Where did you get the idea that Michelle Malkin writes a "gossip" column. She is a learned individual, seeking to expose g'umt infidelity, and corruption. she writes about real people and real life.

She exposes all sorts of skullduggery, and doesn't seem too woried about what they are wearing...

Maybe you could think more clearly, if you would try getting some more rest!

I don't read gossip... I do read Michelle Malkin, as well as Ann Coulter... and totally enjoy the Fox Babes!

[batenkaitos]

Haha, that guy in Germany SO could've been me. Heh.

I think the vital factor in doing stuff like this is to conduct such things in as dignified and polite a manner as possible--I'm a little (okay, I'll be honest...very!) bitter because of the manner in which I was treated during that incident. The staff was incredibly rude, refused to answer my questions, and pretty much left me to clean up the mess they made after emptying out my bags, with nary an apology or offer to help figure out my new flight plans.

Naturally, this might have been a one-off thing, but I think tact really needs to be stressed more often in such situations.

[kms61]

Two thoughts:

1. I think it'll take a lot more than razor blades for any hijacker to take over a plane ever again.

2. If this is true, what was an air marshal doing telling it to his physician?

[Jaysun]

My thoughts exactly. A guy with a blog using "Dr. Bob" as his name? Typically, MD's don't go posting on some obscure blog conversations held with patients.

Dr. Bob is clearly a bunk name. I've met several doctors that call themselves Robert, but not Bob. It's too hokey.

[lindor]

Didn't you notice that the author, Michelle Malkin, questions the accuracy of the story too?

"Whether or not the story is true, it highlights at least two important policy questions:

[Petronski]

Wait while I shed a tear....


Nope, can't do it.

[Guenevere]

bttt

[Stoat]

Typically, MD's don't go posting on some obscure blog conversations held with patients.

The issue of patient confidentiality would only be of concern if the patient were named or specifically identified, which was not done in this case.

Doctors post in blogs all the time....and I suppose that they are all obscure compared with CBS, ABC, NBC and CNN.

[pageonetoo]

I read the disclaimer, but she is preaching to the choir... I know the chorus!