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Job Opening....American Airlines Pilot

Feb 9, 2004 6:58AM PST

NEW YORK Feb. 9 ? An American Airlines pilot asked Christians on his flight to identify themselves and suggested the non-Christians discuss the faith with them, the airline said.

......"Passenger Amanda Nelligan told WCBS-TV of New York that the pilot called non-Christians "crazy" and that his comments "felt like a threat."

http://abcnews.go.com/wire/GMA/ap20040208_1501.html

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My God!! And they let these fanatics carry guns!!?? (NT)
Feb 9, 2004 7:29AM PST

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I heard about this on the radio. They were saying, what if
Feb 9, 2004 9:33AM PST

the pilot said 'All Muslims, raise your hands.'. Actually, that would be neat. I'ld love to talk to a Muslim about his or her faith. Don't get me wrong. I agree the pilot was out of line, and I would have been reluctant to raise my hand, but it would still be a fascinating discussion.

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Friendly Skys...in bizarro land!
Feb 9, 2004 10:50PM PST

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Just a guess, but I'll bet this wasn't the same AA pilot....
Feb 9, 2004 11:14PM PST

....who flipped the bird to a Customs agent in Brazil recently.

There must be something in the water in Dallas/Fort Worth.