Muslim sensitivity training for 45,000 airport workers.

Thanks to AmericanCongressForTruth and sondrak for this heads up.


WASHINGTON, Dec. 27 /PRNewswire-USNewswire/—

The Council on American-Islamic Relations (CAIR) today welcomed an announcement by the U.S.Transportation Security Administration (TSA) that it has provided special training about Islamic traditions related to the Hajj, or pilgrimage to Mecca, to some 45,000 airport security officers.

The TSA cultural sensitivity training includes details about the timing of Hajj travel, about items pilgrims may be carrying and about Islamic prayers that may be observed by security personnel.
SEE: http://usinfo.state.gov/

Search using the term “Hajj.” Earlier this month, CAIR advised those going on Hajj to be aware of their civil and legal rights as airline passengers. CAIR’s “Your Rights and Responsibilities as an American Muslim” pocket guide states: “As an airline passenger, you are entitled to courteous, respectful and non-stigmatizing treatment by airline and security personnel. You have the right to complain about treatment that you believe is discriminatory.” SEE: http://www.cair.com

“We welcome the fact that airport security officers nationwide will now be better informed about Islamic traditions relating to Hajj,” said CAIR Communications Director Ibrahim Hooper. “This proactive effort on the part of the Transportation Security Administration demonstrates that there is no contradiction between the need to maintain airline safety and security and the duty to protect the religious and civil rights of airline passengers.”

Hooper said representatives of CAIR chapters nationwide have met with TSA, Department of Homeland Security (DHS) and Customs and Border Protection (CBP) officials on issues related to cultural sensitivity and national security. CAIR, America’s largest Islamic civil liberties group, has 32 offices and chapters nationwide and in Canada.

Its mission is to enhance the understanding of Islam, encourage dialogue, protect civil liberties, empower American Muslims, and build coalitions that promote justice and mutual understanding. Contact: CAIR National Communications Director Ibrahim Hooper, +1-202-488-8787 or +1-202-744-7726 or ihooper@cair.com

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Yes Muslims do have the same rights as anyone else on a plane. I have no problem with that. THAT BEING SAID, Muslims also have the SAME RESPONSIBILITIES as everyone else. It's very simple, act a fool, you will get treated like one. Act like a responsible adult and you will get treated like one act like a terrorist and you will more than likely be shackled with the same oversized seat belts your group asked for 20 minutes ago.

Remember with rights , come responsibilities.

Jeff Davis