Delta Airlines is a racist airline.

[nathanbforrest45]

Oh.....bite me!

Watch it, his dog might.

[nathanbforrest45]

I am not in favor of people abusing the system to simply bring pets into the passenger area, however, there are definitely vets with PTSD and some of them have ESAs. Those that have legitimate need have the appropriate medical paperwork as well as paperwork on the training of the support animals. Legitimate ESAs are not family pets, they come from organizations that specially train them. Arbitrarily banning certain species or breeds of animals is reactionary. Demanding proof that these animals are both trained and necessary is not. I doubt that peacocks and goats are chosen by the organizations that train support animals. There may also be situations where autistic children are calmer with a small pet, with which they relate better than they do with people. No doubt the parents can obtain a letter from a doctor to that effect, or whatever the airline requires. A rabbit or guinea pig in a small cage would be unlikely to be a huge imposition on passengers, who I am sure would rather not have the child becoming agitated and disturbing everyone.

Its a scam. Its like all Vietnam veterans were supposed to come back as drug addicts and unable to function. Either we have raised a generation of wimps or PTSD (long term) is a scam of the highest order. Why is the incidence of psychological disorders higher now then at any other time. Our military is 100% volunteer so it would seem to me that you would know what you are getting into when you join and would want to be part of that.

But lets not allow this thread to be turned into a discussion of the fake PTSD issue but the fact that now even dogs can trigger racist accusations. That was the point of the thread, not having to deal with $#@!s who pretend they can't cope.

[DGUtley]

I am not in favor of people abusing the system to simply bring pets into the passenger area, however, there are definitely vets with PTSD and some of them have ESAs. Those that have legitimate need have the appropriate medical paperwork as well as paperwork on the training of the support animals. Legitimate ESAs are not family pets, they come from organizations that specially train them. Arbitrarily banning certain species or breeds of animals is reactionary. Demanding proof that these animals are both trained and necessary is not. I doubt that peacocks and goats are chosen by the organizations that train support animals. There may also be situations where autistic children are calmer with a small pet, with which they relate better than they do with people. No doubt the parents can obtain a letter from a doctor to that effect, or whatever the airline requires. A rabbit or guinea pig in a small cage would be unlikely to be a huge imposition on passengers, who I am sure would rather not have the child becoming agitated and disturbing everyone.

Well said. I have seen it abused by people who get a note to keep their ESA in an apartment when pets are banned etc; but PTSD is real and these animals greatly help sufferers cope. PTSD is not a scam.

[Peter1469]

Actually, I think all service animals should be banned from our airlines, not just pit bulls. Who ever thought it was ok to bring an animal into an environment that is packed with people and very confined. Any dog could freak out under those circumstances and cause a lot of harm.

Besides, I think the entire "service animal" phenomenon is a fraud that allows snowflakes to say "Look at me, I'm special, I need a dog to keep me from going berserk"

They are very helpful for blind people.

[nathanbforrest45]

They are very helpful for blind people.

That's different and is a demonstrable need. However, how many women have you seen with "service dogs". Do you think they are all combat veterans with PTSD? Would you hire someone who came to an interview with a service dog? The implication would be they had some emotional disorder and would either have a dog around them at all times or could easily be upset for some real or imagined incident.

No, the current rage about PTSD and service dogs is, like so much the left endorses, made up and nothing more than a way to gain symphathy and additional tax dollars.

[jigglepete]

Service dogs aside (because they should be highly trained to be certified).
Has everyone forgotten the "service pig" incedent? It woke up half way through the flight and proceeded to charge up and down the isle squealing and $#@!ting everywhere? I'd trade for a screeching infant anytime...just sayin'

[Abby08]

Service dogs aside (because they should be highly trained to be certified).
Has everyone forgotten the "service pig" incedent? It woke up half way through the flight and proceeded to charge up and down the isle squealing and $#@!ting everywhere? I'd trade for a screeching infant anytime...just sayin'

Lol..... probably made for an interesting flight....hmmm, screaming, $#@!ting pig, vs, screaming infant? Too close to call (the infant could be $#@!ting, too.)

[jigglepete]

Lol..... probably made for an interesting flight....hmmm, screaming, $#@!ting pig, vs, screaming infant? Too close to call (the infant could be $#@!ting, too.)

You show me a 200lb infant charging up and down the isle (the pig actually threw the plane off balance), and I'll show you a... actually I don't know what, except maybe a page in Guinness' books.

[silvereyes]

Pretty cool.

[jigglepete]

[QUOTE=silvereyes;2369929]Pretty cool.

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That. Is. Awesome! A dog giving CPR, that is some serious doggy love!!