i guess my point is this situation can apply to united state citizens even though this specific situation isn't a united state citizen.

yes, rules are set for a reason. whether that reason is good is often up for debate. i'm not asking that anyone breaks the rule. i'm asking if the rule should be changed. rules are changed all the time and we should always be working to improve them. plus throughout our history great changes have happened in our country because people are willing to question authority. i dont believe people should ever just blindly accept what is in place without looking to see if their is a better way.

i also find it hard to believe that you would really draw comparison between a kid who's muslim background/culture has him wear a beard and the hijackers of september 11.