If I Can't Get My Alcohol Home, the Terrorists Have Won
So the latest stupid idea to come out of Al-Qaeda is to blow up planes carrying travellers from London to the US using carry-on liquids and iPods (or something to that effect). My first thought on hearing this was that I was right about terrorists not being interested in blowing up my Air Canada flight. It made my trip through Toronto earlier this year sound more reasonable.In their efforts to thwart would be murderers, the government has seen fit to restrict everyone from bringing fun things like toothpaste, contact solution and lip gloss in their carry on luggage. When I heard this, I was most delighted that I had travelled in May because I was carrying a hell of a lot of the newly banned substances - Most important of which was all of the alcohol I had with me. From Warsaw to London, I had a six pack of beer, three bottles of wine and a bottle of vodka (note: I only had carry-on luggage - it was quite heavy). From London to home, I had the vodka, the wine and three bottles of beer. I left the other bottles in my hotel room as a tip. And also because my bag was ridiculously full, weighed at least 50 pounds and I had to get to Heathrow, walk across that place, walk a freaking mile in Toronto (not exagerating on this - the sign said the gate was 1200 meters away and that was after already walking at least a half mile) and walk across the airport at home.
Now I hear that the terrorists have screwed up the joyful system of trying to get as much liquor into the country as possible. I am deeply saddened by this. We cannot allow them to win and they sure as hell aren't going to keep me from my alcohol. Bastards.
posted by E @7:59 AM