HEADLINE: U.S. Government contemplates device detecting "Thought-Crimes"

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Basically, the Transportation and Safety Authority is beginning small-scale tests of a new device that uses certain biometric signals to determine whether or not you have "hostile intent." If you're particularly cynical, this basically amounts to taking a lie-detector exam before boarding the plane.

In theory, having a machine be able to "red flag" the bad guys is awesome. In practice, this machine measures blood pressure, sweat levels, and elevated pulse levels. If this sounds like a standard response to having three screaming kids, a ton of luggage, and a potentially-missed connection flight, YOU'RE WRONG! What it really means is that you're a terrorist. Or, more correctly, that you have hostile intent.

It is not known at this time if hostile thoughts about the airlines and security authorities will get you flagged.