Galley Gossip: A flight attendant responds to Senator Schumer's outburst

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http://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/bitch

On the offchance that you know how to read, check the definition of " bitch" which -- in modern usage -- means " a malicious, spiteful, or overbearing woman —sometimes used as a generalized term of abuse."

Senator Schumer apparently thought the flight attendant -- who essentially told him "I make the rules on this plane" was all of those things, and he said so in a *private* conversation with his seatmate.

The day we are not allowed to express an opinion about a flight attendant's demeanor in a private conversation with a seatmate will be a sorry day for American civil libertis.

12-17-2009 @ 9:52AM

Willy said...

Jane, no need to be a bitch in your comment.

PS -- it's spelled "liberties," on the off chance you learn how to type.

12-17-2009 @ 11:12AM

Heather Poole said...

Jane - First of all, the flight attendant did not say "I make the rules," she said "I DON'T make the rules, I follow them." Basically the flight attendant told the Senator that she was just doing her job. That's it. She was not being malicious, spiteful, or overbearing. The Senator, on the other hand, may be another story. While I believe strongly in the freedom of speech, I also believe in respect. Sorry to hear you don't.

12-17-2009 @ 12:07PM

Nick said...

If by "American civil liberties" you mean using abusive language on someone who's doing her job (really.. just ANYONE), you're stretching your civic "rights" too far. I have to agree with Heather here.. this is just an example of how people tend to behave in the society these days. Respect and courtesy are things that need to be earned, not merely expected, from others.

12-23-2009 @ 1:55PM

skygirl1 said...

Ms. Jane,

Since you bring up the dictionary you might want to also include a female dog in heat under that term.

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