Having the wrong expression on your face is now a reason for (il)legal search and seizure from the TSA. According to this article from the Seattle Post-Intelligencer (side note: is that the weirdest newspaper name in America? I wonder what kind of a bar fight it would get into with the Cleveland Plain Dealer), screeners are now being trained to watch for specific facial movements when travelers are asked simple questions like, "How are you," and, "Where are you going today?"

One hopes 'annoyance' is not an attitude they're on the lookout for, because I have a hard time maintaining any other expression when being frisked and debased by these illogical jackboots. In other news: it's okay to bring a cigarette lighter on the plane now (but only one -- two or more could really start a fire!), but spare lithium ion batteries for your cell phone, digital camera, or Palm Pilot are deemed dangerous. There are no public explanations available for why batteries are suddenly the weapons of choice in Terrorismland, but there you go. Enjoy your flight. And smile: you're on Closed Circuit Camera. 

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