What difference is a persons religion whether Muslim, Catholic, or Jew? What difference is country of origin whether Lebanese, Israeli, or Irish? Although definitely not a supporter of ACLU, I have no problem interacting with Middle Easterners. I lived in Israel for a short while and, for the most part, Jew and Arab get along wonderfully.

Of course, NCL may be right in that these folks could have been security risks; just like any particular American, Brit, or Canadian could be a security risk.

Marc

PS I am probably the most pro-Israeli person around here; but it doesn't mean I hold anything against any individual that hasn't earned my dislike.