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� :� � The concern about terrorists on planes, in malls, and other places has Ueen on everyone's mind. Though this is �,,great concern, does it mean we have to be s� concerned we are turning into prejudiced people? The article I have chosen to do my essay on is about Northwest et�ploye�s refusing to let three men of Iraqi descent on a plane. This act is based on the opinion of Northwest employees. Article Three of the Universal Declaration of Human Rights states that "Everyone has the right to life, liberiy and security o�,person." In the opinion of Northwest employees and passengers, letting these three men onto the plane could be violating Article Three by putting their security at risk. But what about the three men? Were they not to be permitted to board the plane because of their nationality? According to Utah attorney,general, Northwest employees were violating Article Nine, "No one shall be subjected to arbitrary arrest, detention or exile." The men had already passed the s�e security test as the otherpasset�gers, but were still not allowed on the plane. Another article that was violated was Article Thirteen, number one, "Everyone has the r��ght to freedom of movement and residence within the borders of each state." Anybody and everybody has the right to get on a plane, but the same goes for everyone's security. In my opinion, the three men should have been allowed to board the plane. I understand how people can fear for their safety, but I feel it is unacceptable for those people to blame their fear on a�erson or,persons based on their race or nationality. To help change this, and other events like this, I can change my attitude and others' attitudes toward-people of a different race, nationality, or religion. I can learn about them and their cultures and respect what they believe in. I can also stand up for