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cyberpj Donating Member (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore Thu May-19-05 10:44 PM
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How ridiculous can airport security get?
At Heathrow airport yesterday an individual, later discovered to be a public school teacher, was arrested trying to board a flight while in possession of a compass, a protractor and a graphic calculator.

Authorities believe he is a member of the notorious Al-gebra movement. He is being charged with carrying Weapons of Math Instruction.

Hey. I needed a laugh and thought you might too...
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KitchenWitch Donating Member (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore Thu May-19-05 10:48 PM
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1. Oh no
My guess is that he would have been in REAL trouble if he had his sliderule!
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