I think that the fuss being made about the racial profiling that occurred for the northwest flight passengers is completely hypocritical.
This type of profiling on a religious basis occurs regularly in India especially during Dec 5 or 6 of every year.
I have seen bags of Muslims being selectively checked in chennai bus stands and bus stops and railway stations. Though even a kid would realise that a potential terrorist would ensure that he did not look like a person who would raise suspicion.