The ire over the "Knee Defender", that prevents the terrible human in front of you from daring to recline their airplane seat two inches, is understandable, but I believe a tad misplaced. 
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The ire over the "Knee Defender", that prevents the terrible human in front of you from daring to recline their airplane seat two inches, is understandable, but I believe a tad misplaced. Mobile users: Visit newsday.com/mattdavies or click on the link above to see Davies' cartoons

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