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In reply to the discussion: Story about 69 year old Dr. David Dao; the man United dragged off the plane [View all]BlueMTexpat
(15,344 posts)there does seem to be confusion about WHICH Dr. Dao is the victim of UA brutality.
The confusion is true even though Dr. Dao's past should NOT matter at all, no matter which one he is. He was a VICTIM here and his past had absolutely zilch to do with that. Period.
Please see upthread where one post mentions the confusion as discovered in tweets. Please also see this, even though I cannot totally guarantee the source. http://www.tigerdroppings.com/rant/politics/fake-info-from-united-airlines/69603365/
Here is some information about Dr. David Anh Duy Dao, the physician from Kentucky, who is Vietnamese American, and who studied medicine at Saigon University: https://www.everipedia.com/david-thanh-duc-dao-md/
Here is information about Dr. David Thanh Duc Dao, the physician from Louisiana, who studied medicine at Tulane University: https://www.doximity.com/pub/david-dao-md/1
The flight in question was headed for Louisville, KY, according to the report about Dr. David Anh Duy Dao, which gives credence to his being the correct doctor, i.e., the one from Elizabethtown, KY. The UA victim stated that he was Chinese rather than Vietnamese. ????? I know that there are many Vietnamese of Chinese origin. But still.
IMO, racism played a factor, not only in his selection and treatment, but also in the subsequent media coverage - no matter which Dr. Dao he is. I hope that we ultimately learn the truth. But that should have no influence on how we view this appalling incident.