Second trio arrested in WANNA-BEn pilot case

20 Sep 2011 05:22p.m.

Aroha wrote:

Prank or no prank, they broke Civil Aviation Law. Any other civilian whose group of friends was not involved with the NZ media ie were not a Rock radio DJ, WANNA-BEn star or producer, would be aptly charged and disciplined AND the NZ public would not batter an eyelid.
Common fellow kiwi's, his pranks are outdated, non-original and childish!
Their punishment has nothing to do with NZ being PC.
The expression "politically correct" came about in the 1970's and was intended to mean "inclusive." It referred to the use of language that would not cause an individual of any demographic (social or cultural) group to feel excluded, offended, or diminished..
It now seems to have been redefined by those who prefer an exclusive culture and dominance for themselves or their group. The distortions were made popular by comedians who observed the change in U.S. culture toward more inclusiveness and the struggle many people had in breaking exclusionary habits.
This debate is not about a lot of hot air.
We for some reason are adopting rules for celeb's who simply know the right people (which is how the world rolls), and a rule for others. Anyone else would not have name recognition as does WannaBen but would be known in headlines as the imposter at the domestic terminal and as John Key put it a clown!?

20 Sep 2011 05:03p.m.

John wrote:

If this happened in the USA, England, Thailand, Singapore they probably wouldn't be laughing. Im glad the Police are making a big point about this. i feel safer with my family on a plane knowing that idiots doing silly pranks are kept away from the airport. what next after this? shall we see if we can get on a plane or get something in the cargo hold? No we all know what happened in 911, if NZ wants to keep its inter nation airport status they need to throw the book at them or other country's wont land here as we will be viewed as a bigger joke with security than we are. someone will be telling me next people dont train in the bush with firearms explosive to create a terrorist event and blame it on a cell from Afghanistan?? yeah right Thats never happened not in NZ....!!!!

20 Sep 2011 04:54p.m.

Justice wrote:

It was all in good fun, but it was done in a serious place, airport Security is First, Hopefully leason learned.. no harm done, and the pair will be let off with a warning

20 Sep 2011 04:02p.m.

David wrote:

Maybe it is a good chance for Auckland Airport to review their security . They are lucky it wasn't serious. Get a sense of humour and breath a sigh of relief.

20 Sep 2011 04:02p.m.

Jax wrote:

Smile John, you might enjoy it. When did NZ get so serious?

20 Sep 2011 03:38p.m.

jan wrote:

see how easy it is to become a criminal.! and bob yes nz is and has been for a long time PC. i say ban those dam reality shows and america's funnist home videos and let nz comedians bring some decent planned out humour to our tv. I also like the jono project and 7 days but i am waiting for something to be said which will get the shows banned because of the PC pricks out there. I know they are pre-recorded but there are people out there who watch just to complain. all the people anti this stunt are probably the ones who also complained about paul henry. people say and do stupid things and regret it later but its not done to deliberately harm anyone.

20 Sep 2011 03:35p.m.

Bill wrote:

If you can be done for dressing up as a doctor and walking into a hospital you should be done for dressing up as pilot and going for a tiki tour thru a airport

20 Sep 2011 03:03p.m.

jan wrote:

show the skit on tv so we can see what all the fuss is about. These comedians were not a danger and it shows how by putting on a certain cap a white shirt with epaulettes and carrying a briefcase is what a pilot suposedly looks like. they were trying it on a prank, which they would never of taken it further. this is not a dam hanging offence like the pilots and the prime minister seems to think it is. those flash mobs of people dancing or doing the haka should be banned for making a public nuisance.

20 Sep 2011 02:43p.m.

Phil wrote:

What a huge overreaction to something that harmed no-one and was never going to. The terrorists have really won when Authorities have become paranoid and lost any sense of humour. They have got their point across, just fine the silly buggers $150 each and put an end to it. Nobody else is going to dare to try it on. Storm in a teacup. The security checks worked, didn't they? Good test.

20 Sep 2011 02:39p.m.

Matt Hutchison wrote:

why cant they accept that it was just a joke...we are not in America...or the U.K. or Afghanistan.... I dont condone getting on a plane n steeling it or blowing it up but come on! its a joke! it was OBVIOUS it was a joke.....they said sorry...no one was hurt....get over it n carry on....we (New Zealanders)take pride our selves as being different and out there...accept it was an "Out-there" joke... He (Bryce)is white with tatts....im white with tatts n if i go ANYWHERE im not ment to i get noticed immediately!!....How dumb are the idiots who suspected him as a terrorist? wrap us up n cotton wool why dont ya!