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Shirt Controversy Sparks Free Speech Debate | Wilmington News
A man named Sam Saadeh was forced to change his shirt—bearing the message “Bombing kids is not self defense”—after a United Airlines supervisor deemed it offensive, threatening him with denied boarding. Saadeh, of Palestinian descent, insists the shirt was a peaceful statement against violence toward children, not a threat. He complied to fly but is now filing a complaint with the DOT and consulting lawyers. United remains tight-lipped, citing vague policies on “offensive” attire, while the shirt’s creators argue it’s non-threatening and similar messages have flown without issue. The case…
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