Big news over the last couple of days is that Ted Kennedy faced substantial scrutiny boarding flights because of a similar name on the government’s no-fly list. It took three weeks to clear the matter up, but Homeland Security (the agency name still gives me the willies) Secretary Tom Ridge personally called to apologize.
Or was it a mistake considering his criminal activities. And since they involve alcohol, perhaps he was considered a risk for air rage?
[Tongue Planted Firmly In Cheek, For Those Lacking Imagination.]