Well, Rush got it right again:
Now that the intelligence reform bill has passed, you can set aside any lingering concerns you have, folks. You’re safe. Some of you were afraid to fly even though airport security operations were federalized, despite the new screening process — including taking off your shoes; having carry-on bags examined; getting pat-downs which some women find embarrassing. But you weren’t safe. But now, thanks to the unrelenting efforts of Democrat Senators Ron Wyden and Byron Dorgan, the #1 threat facing airline passengers has been eliminated: butane lighters.
Yes, my friends, when President Bush signs the Intel bill into law, the clock starts ticking. Two months later, such lighters will be banned. You want to fly with lighters, do it now. Passengers will be forbidden from bringing these hideous weapons aboard commercial aircraft. You smokers: if you’ve got any lighters in your carry-on bags, throw them out and stock up on matches because those are still allowed.
The lighter ban was sparked when Senator Dorgan learned the TSA allowed passengers to board with two butane lighters and four books of matches. He says he asked himself: “What have they been drinking?” Obviously, it wasn’t the same happy juice the Senate’s been guzzling.
Yes, these guys are patting themselves on the back for banning lighters though they refused to fix loopholes allowing illegal aliens to obtain drivers licenses: the ID that lets them board the planes in the first place! Like the 63 valid licenses the 9/11 hijackers had. But now we’re supposed to genuflect before our brave, all wise, butane-lighter-banning Senate, my friends, because, hallelujah! We’re finally safe. Isn't legislation great? I don't know about you, but I want to have a party.
couldn't have said it better myself...
DR
