Betrayed Again


Delta Air has made it clear- although Delta is an American company it believes in making money more than it believes in freedom and the values for which America stands. You may have already heard the story- maybe not. Delta has reached an agreement to include Saudi Arabian Airlines in its “Skyteam.” As of this moment Delta will uphold the Saudi policy that forbids Jews and Israelis from flying to Saudi Arabia. As for Christians, if they bring any religious items to the country (like a Bible, a rosary, or any non-Islamic item) they will be confiscated.
Delta has defended itself by saying that, as a common carrier, it has to respect the laws of the countries it serves. Plainly, the sharia law of Saudia Arabia is more important to the Delta bottom-line than the freedoms of American citizens. This move by Delta will not really affect us- what Jew would want to go to Saudia Arabia- but it does affect those who might have to go there on business. It will certainly effect Christian travelers who will also have their rights and freedom stolen by the tyranny of sharia.
The entire discussion may seem unimportant to you but think about it- an American company has, for the sake of business, turned its back on everything for which our country stands. Would Delta go out of business if they did not fly to Saudia Arabia? What has happened to the idea of an American company running by American values? Is this the future? Will our freedoms continue to shrink to accommodate a world of intolerance and hate?
Would this not be a perfect opportunity for Delta to make a statement? Would it be so hard to reject a partnership with a society that oppresses its own people and all non-Muslims? If such voices will not be heard from this country and its business community than where will such a voice be heard?
Delta has affirmed that Jews and Israelis are subject to laws that do not affect others. Sound familiar? Delta has affirmed that all non-Muslims and all women are second class human beings in the rule of sharia. Is this an association that an American company should have? This is a time to affirm that American companies stand for the values that have allowed them to exist!
I urge you to contact Delta (404-773-0305)- let them know what you think. Don’t be betrayed in silence.