"Blanc" == Blanc <blancw@cnw.com> writes:
>> From Raymond D. Mereniuk: Blanc> :I kinda like a place where there is a rule of law and everything is Blanc> :totally predictable, something America appears to be moving away Blanc> :from at this moment. Blanc> ---------------------- Blanc> But the situation *is* entirely predictable: Blanc> Some people in scary positions of responsibility do not Blanc> want to see, hear, or know The Truth, because they don't Blanc> know what to do about it. It's all symbolism and familiar Blanc> stereotype - if you want to get by airport security, Blanc> . wear an NYPD hat Blanc> . put a U.S. flag pin on your jacket lapel or somewhere on Blanc> the top front of your clothing If (which I expect in the current climate) the "Holy Old Glory" amendment goes through, you should also take care not to spill any food or drink on the pin. Blanc> . if taking a book to read, be sure to change the cover to Blanc> one from those current books written by prominent Blanc> journalists or other liberal communications personalities Or buy one of Tom Clancy's titles. Blanc> . move in a calm manner - no sudden moves, say to help Blanc> with zippers or anything (remember: they don't trust you, Blanc> and only they are allowed to determine the course and Blanc> direction of your next step - any sign of too much or too Blanc> little self-confidence will be viewed with suspicion) Though if you err, err on the side of submission... Blanc> . as you pass by the armed guards, look in their eye, Blanc> smile sweetly, and say "I'm *so* glad you're here - I feel Blanc> safer now!" But you have to *honestly mean it*... not even a hint of sarcasm. They'll detect that. Blanc> . at the ticket counter, when they ask for your ID, begin Blanc> with "baahaaahaaa". They will respond with recognition and Blanc> relax a little. That would backfire if I did it... don't think they have a file on me... yet. Bye, J PS: Are we cynical bastards or what? :-} -- Jürgen A. Erhard (juergen.erhard@gmx.net, jae@users.sf.net) Invasion! http://invasion.jerhard.org Electronic Frontier Foundation (http://www.eff.org) pros do it for money -- amateurs out of love.