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Old 05-13-2011, 08:13 AM   #1
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Stage 4 Breast Cancer Patient Refused Entry Onto Plane To South Korea

Crystal Kim, 62, who has Stage 4 breast cancer and wanted to fly back to South Korea to see her family and get medical treatment before she died, was refused entry onto a Korean Air plane, even though she had a doctor's note. Kim wanted to fly from Seattle, USA, to Incheon, South Korea. Kim was not allowed to get on the plane with her daughter last Sunday...

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Old 05-13-2011, 09:25 AM   #2
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Re: Stage 4 Breast Cancer Patient Refused Entry Onto Plane To South Korea

Another discrimination case. How sad!

Glad that Delta Airline was able to fly her to Korea.
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Old 05-13-2011, 10:48 AM   #3
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Terrible !!!!!!!!! Unfortunately some people still think cancer is contagious or they don't want to be responsible if a cancer patient gets sick while in their presence. I am glad Delta stepped up to the plate and offered her a ride.
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