From a Blog that seems very akin to our own themes….

Pilot-Controller Conflict
Writer – Michael Oxner
Source Site – www.aviation.ca
3rd January 2007

I was recently confronted away from the radar screen and radio, by a pilot that had a nasty experience with ATC. A pilot made a mistake, it compounded its way into the following aircraft, and the controller acted less than favorably to the pilot that made the mistake. The pilot, in turn, was very distressed at the way he was treated, and wanted to know why someone, who is supposed to be a professional, reacted the way the controller did.
In response, let me start by saying I’m not trying to defend anyone on the ATC side of things. This is
just a statement of my belief.
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Not quite aviation - but I know all of you are more than “A Bit Cross” about the latest security control measures at the airports - I mean I had my nail scissors forcably removed from the cockpit the other day, whilst as the paradox goes a large axe and a secure bag with a hand gun were well within reach.

Well - what more can you do - get unbelievably frustrated or just LOL (Laugh out Loud) - aparantly it’s good for your health….

The post below made me laugh for a change.
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