Pop-Quiz, Hot-Shot...

OK, it's a new year, so we're going to make a new commitment to Common Freaking Sense...

First things first; a little quiz for our ever-ready TSA agents, officers, and officials:

Look at the following photos...

Which airline passenger raises the most suspicion, and should therefore be pulled aside for a thorough strip/body cavity search?

It's OK... Take your time...

Now, which of these carry-on items seems suspicious to you..?

Again, don't rush yourself... it's a toughie, I know.

Alright, no more pictures... Time to really strain the brain.

Q: To whom do we turn a watchful eye..?

a: The two upper middle-class kids coming home for winter break, wearing their {insert favorite College or University here} sweatshirts, laughing about the "Bo-bo-bo-bo bo-bo-bomb" line from "Meet the Parents"

b: The two Middle-Eastern looking 32 year old "college kids"who are wearing baggy {insert favorite camoflage style here} jackets that seem heavy in the pockets, are sweating profusely, and whisper frantically in Arabic every time you walk by

I know, this one might as well get you a free pass to join MENSA, if you get it right.

A quick scenario for Ms. Napolitano:

Say a fella calls you up and says "Hey, my kid is a whack-job. He's been spending alot of time with some people who say they are aligned with Al-Qaeda. They are apparently training him for what he calls his 'call to glory'... I really think he is a danger to others..." Let's just say this caller is a prominent man from, oh I dunno, Nigeria.

Meanwhile, other intelligence agencies are telling you about some kid from, oh I dunno, Nigeria. We'll call him "The Nigerian". This kids been seen training with some real baddies who align themselves with Al-Qaeda. This kid is all about "the cause", even has his prominent Nigerian father a little spooked...

OK Janet, I'll give you five minutes to connect as many of the dots as you can... GO!

{five minutes later}

Alright Jan, one more scenario... Maybe it won't be as confusing as the first one for you.

So, three 9/11 hijackers, "The Nigerian", Major Hasan, and Imam Anwar al Awlaki walk into a bar...

Peace, Love, and Highlights for Children,

St00bert