Bearded, Praying Man Ejected from Plane

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Why do people freak out about bearded men praying?

I wouldn’t pray on a plane, but I understand why people do. I was on plan into NY last night and there were a whole bunch of Catholics were praying. So why do only bearded men get singled out?

BTW, I know the issue is one of regulation compliance in this instance, but still, it strikes me as being that if he weren’t being overtly non-Christian religious, it wouldn’t be the issue it is. And yes, I believe both anti-semitism and islamophobia are the same poison in the well.

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