There’s Something About Mary

Former Dept. of Transportation Inspector General Mary Schiavo resigned from her post after criticizing the Federal Aviation Administration for lax airport security practices and inadequate cargo screening. To dramatize what she has been telling the press, she packed a “suspicious” looking suitcase, checked it in, and then did not board the flight where it was loaded. But officials at Port Columbus (Ohio) International Airport intercepted the bag and, when an X-ray showed it contained electronic parts and wires, they evacuated the concourse and closed the runway for several hours. Schiavo blames the airport for overreacting, claiming “It is pretty clear that the intent was to make a scene.” (AP) ...Funny, that’s what everyone’s saying about her publicity stunt.