What price political correctness?

I think we should all fly naked.

Sure, but think how much easier it would be to join the Sex Mile Club!We'd just have to take the bad with the good. Maybe the mortification factor would keep those 1.5-seat-occupying fellas off the plane, too.It reminds me of that old joke: I just flew in from L.A., and, man, am I high!I used to fly wearing an old Army field jacket for its multiple pockets and comfort. The last time I did that, it was winter, and I also wore a knit hat and my window-seat-glare protective shades. I guess the Unabomber effect kicked it, because I was scanned, interviewed, swabbed and much delayed, and felt fortunate to escape without an orifice check: they even asked me about a 25-year-old high level security clearance from my Army S-2 days.Ever since, I've unfailingly been "randomly selected" for additional security checks no matter how much respectability I don.Like Ma said, once you get a bad reputation...

Having grown up in the 1950s Midwest, where most people never traveled more than one state away by car, the sky and the ocean both continue to fill me with wonder.I always try to fly by day and in a window seat. The sheer marvel of looking down on clouds never pales for me.

Lucky you!Seriously, though, think how much safer we'd be. Can you imagine naked men storming the cabin?Okay, if you ever lived in a dorm, maybe you can.

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I dunno about the other kids, but I overheard my grandkids calling what I think you mean "screwing." I actually meant literally storming the cabin (I know you know this).Recently I attended a play (Black Dahlia) which included a scene where a nude male actor ran across the stage and simulated sex with an actress. There was something remarkably funny about a flaccid, flopping penis in that fictional scene of passion--that's the absurdity I envisioned about naked men storming the pilot's cabin.Probably their butts would look funny, too. I suspect people would be less aggressive under conditions of communal nudity--too vulnerable, too silly looking.I was very amused that the grandkids were appalled to see I was listening. I put on a stern face and said nothing.If they only knew what stories gramps could tell...

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God gave us the earth. We have dominion over the plants, the animals, the trees. God said, ”Earth is yours. Take it. Rape it. It’s yours.’
--Ann Coulter, Fox-TV: Hannity & Colmes, 20 Jun 01 Save lives! Click here!
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