Last year, actor Kevin Smith was removed from a Southwest Airlines plane essentially because he was overweight. Alright or That Ain’t Right?
Alright. It is simply a matter of fairness. When I fly, I pay for 100% of a seat. It is not fair to me to only receive 80% of one because the person next to me is too large to fit in theirs. When you go to the grocery store, if you place two items in your cart, you will be charged for two items. With airlines, the seat is the item. If you consume two, pay for two and if two are not available, you are out of luck. It’s that simple.
That Ain’t Right! It is a clear case of discrimination. I don’t see airlines picking on anyone else who may consume more than their fair share of space. When is the last time you heard someone removed from a plane because they were too tall? But try sitting next to someone who is 6’ 5” and you will likely find that their arms, legs and shoulders will be in your personal space. And how is overweight defined? It is 250, 300, 350 pounds? Will there be a scale in the jet way? This is simply a case of a company (the airlines in this case) picking on a group that has no political advocate. There is no March on Washington for "Fat Rights."
Sound off. Is it "Alright" or "That Ain’t Right?"
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