Don't you think it's in poor taste to run a reality show called "Airline" at a time when news headlines scream about the latest threat to use one as a weapon -- or the latest "technical failure" that leads to hundreds of deaths? Maybe it's just me. And forgive me but maybe this show will appeal to those who never travel -- and have never seen up front the painful spectacle of humanity in any given airport or on any given flight. How about the reasoning given: people love to share their travel stories. That may be true -- but at least at a cocktail party there are no commercials. And I'd LOVE to know who's sponsoring "Airline."

In the interest of full disclosure, I used to work for A&E Television Networks until I was laid off -- the day after my boss "confided" in me that he was worried that he would be let go. But I've probably mentioned that outrage before. Time I got over it, I know. But you never really forget the true assholes you meet in life, now do you?