Every time I fly, I miraculously get the “random” extra security check. Last time it was quite comical. Even the TSA agents didn’t know how to hide it.

share your #FlyingWhileMuslim story

Not a specific story, more of ritual. Every time I fly, I miraculously get the “random” extra security check. Last time it was quite comical. Even the TSA agents didn’t know how to hide it. One said my hands had some residue on them, the next said I was the random security check, another said they saw something in my bag. Uh-huh.

Have you ever received a response or resolution from either an airline, airport or government official regarding the discrimination you experienced? If so, what was the response or the result?

No.

Has the discrimination you've faced made it harder for you to travel? If so, in what ways and at what cost?

Yes, but it’s mostly inconvenience. Having to take extra time to get through airports, and deal with random guys touching my private areas, and not being able to do anything about it. The worst part is I can see my wife and children get worried sometimes because we could be separated.

What was your reaction to the No-Fly List leak story? how did it make you feel?

I’m glad, someone has to expose the hypocrisy that not one alleged terrorist has been caught by TSA, but how many TSA agents have been arrested?