Originally Posted by
Fishfreighter
If the Capt. really removed them because the other passengers were uncomfortable, he should have removed the "other" passengers. Booting these gents is simply redneck racism at its worst.
A lot can be said about "gut-feeling." Not saying the Captain was right or wrong here, but keep in mind that several airline employees reported being very uncomfortable with putting a few of the 9/11 hijackers on planes, but resisted their instincts to remain PC.