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In reply to the discussion: Senator Schumer, why should friends have to pay sit together? Families are just more equal, huh? [View all]RB TexLa
(17,003 posts)42. Doesn't mean they get special rights over others. Everyone IS still equal.
or does equality not work with your adherence to family values.
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Senator Schumer, why should friends have to pay sit together? Families are just more equal, huh? [View all]
RB TexLa
May 2012
OP
Nothing like having a kid acting up in the seat next to you and their parent being where they can't
appleannie1
May 2012
#5
Last time I flew, a family group mostly composed of infants and toddlers and small fry was spread
kestrel91316
May 2012
#6
I do not support special rights for those who choose to live the family lifestyle
bluestateguy
May 2012
#9
Yes, ask that person who paid $25 extra or whose premium status landed him/her the seat
Gormy Cuss
May 2012
#55
Those people made the choice to have and raise children, that is their lifestyle choice
RB TexLa
May 2012
#17
How does anyone else paying or not paying extra for a service have anything to do with what you pay?
Ikonoklast
May 2012
#23
No, my argument is they should pay the fees like everyone else that is equal to them.
RB TexLa
May 2012
#24
A group discount is fine, unless family values dictates that it only go to families.
RB TexLa
May 2012
#43
children are part of society --if you don't like society, go buy Marlon Brando's island and get out
CreekDog
May 2012
#36
children are not equal to adults --that's exactly why they need to be with their guardians
CreekDog
May 2012
#45
No, Dan Quayle would not be proud of me, because I advocate anti poverty, European style
CreekDog
May 2012
#52
They're doing it because they can and because it adds privilege for business travelers
Gormy Cuss
May 2012
#58
Unless they are willing to give me the fee for the small child sitting next to me,
mythology
May 2012
#28
I didn't say they don't, all they have to do is pay the fee like everyone else.
RB TexLa
May 2012
#49
What in thinking that people who are all equal to each other should pay the same fees as each other
RB TexLa
May 2012
#50
Thinking we should not give discounts based on a lifestyle choice equates to hatred of someone???
RB TexLa
May 2012
#63
I think airlines should require guardians to sit with their kids, make them do so.
Bluenorthwest
May 2012
#62