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[quote=Anonymous][quote=Anonymous]Could the airline have made a reasonable accommodation for the disabled child by providing the hot food?  Yes.  The parents were willing to pay and the food was on board the plane.

Was the child's behavior due to her disability?  Yes.  The girl was howling but not any more disruptive than a crying baby.  She calmed down once she got the hot food so at that point, the issue had been resolved.

Was there any danger to the passengers or the flying aircraft?  No.

If the argument by United was strictly a safety issue and the girl was so out of control that others were in immediate danger, I could see landing the plane.  However, to do so for the "comfort" of other passengers is where the parents probably have a case for discrimination.  Many acts or appearances by people with special needs may make society uncomfortable.  That is no reason to kick them off the plane. 
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Most sane response on this matter to date.

(check out the hundred of responses on the Off Topic(?) thread and your head will spin).
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