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Two 'Asians' wanted to fly from Malaga to Manchester. Like many others. But they were (constructed as) different. They (were considered to) look different. And they were heard to speak a 'foreign' language, probably 'Arabic' (who knows why the others thought so). Certainly they must be dangerous (after all these constructions). And thus the other passengers refused to fly with them. The two innocent men were forcefully removed from the plane.

More on this racist act in the Daily Mail.

This is the outcome from constructing and blaming the 'other'. Racism gains more and more space. (And terrorism is definitely not prevented doing so.)

25.08.06:: Another story this time on BBC:

"We have protested and expressed shock about the incident. There was treatment that was objectionable."

Mr Sarna said the Dutch government had told India there was no intention of racial discrimination.

22.11.06: Kyla has commented the newest case.