I can't believe you're defending United's actions. In short, you're saying that the passenger asked for it. He maintained his dignity as a human being by not acquiescing to unethical actions taken against him. United may have the legal right to do this, but they are certainly unethical in doing so. I fully support this man's behavior.

He did ask for it when he refused to get off the plane. His motivation was richetous but his tactics weren't.

And by I mean getting dragged off the plane. Some are spectulating he was beat off camera. Nothing would justify that.

But if you force someone to drag you off a plan, you are asking for the natural consequences.

You're free to hold your own views. I think yours are unethical.