1.  In his post regarding the video clips, Mr. Irvine states "The media took great pains to state that authorities were unsure of Almurisi's motives and that he had no clear ties to terror groups. Any mention of what he was shouting was largely overlooked, as the video shows."  Is this bias by omission and/or spin, or not an example of media bias?  Explain your answer.

2.  Mr. Irvine also states: "The media chose to treat this case as just another disturbed airline passenger - rather than as the potential threat to our safety and security that it was."  Do you agree with this assertion?  Explain your answer.

3.  Why do you think the media went out of their way to play down or omit the fact that Almurisi was shouting "Allahu Akbar" as he was trying to force his way into the plane's cockpit?