making headlines.

pIcKeT pRaCtiCe. "delta pilots prepare for possible strike" this was one of yahoo's top headlines on friday, april 7th. now, i am not saying that the possibility of delta's pilots going out on strike is not newsworthy. i am, however, saying that this headline is ridiculous. who cares about the pilots preparing? and, really, the images that headline conjures up - can't you just picture all of the delta pilots assembled somewhere "preparing"? dissention among the ranks as to whether they should picket in an oval formation...should they walk clockwise? counter-clockwise? get fancy and alternate between the two?? each pilot having to get up and recite the deisgnated chants, demonstrate their marching and sign holding skills. some pilots not making the cut and being asked to stay away from the picket lines, for the sake of the cause. "sorry, henderson, i just didn't believe you up there, i didn't feel it." "jones, your heart's in the right place, but you were always a step behind, what can i say? some people just don't have rhythm, it's not your fault." heated debates over slogans and sign letterage...the grass roots folks thinking they will elicit more sympathy from what will likely be a pissed off public with handwritten signs, the serious strikers insisting on printed signs that portray their messages loud and clear and in a uniform font. around the clock madness in a rush to prepare for the possible strike. will they be ready??? these, folks, these are the important questions.