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Laolu Opebiyi,a Christian, was marched off an easyJet plane by armed officers who thought he could be an Islamist extremist. We must not let dread divide usI know Laolu Opebiyi, or the man escorted off an easyJet flight last Thursday after a fellow passenger peered over his shoulder and read on Laolu’s phone a message approximately prayer. He’s a gangly,easygoing, all-round nice guy. I was upset and exasperated to hear approximately his experience. It is humiliating for a 40-year-old professional to be publicly marched off a plane by armed policemen, or having done nothing erroneous. Related: Man removed from UK flight over 'prayer' message on phone Continue reading...

Source: theguardian.com