On Fri, 19 Oct 2007 13:50:40 -0600, DevilsPGD
wrote:

In message br wrote:

But what if you are just a lazy swine, and can't be arsed to do it on a
particular day?
When did we slip into a world where we cannot "push back" against the
MAN who wants us to be just like ants to their desired machinations?

Sure. What if you don't want to check in at all, or bother with
security? Should you be able to skip whatever portions of the check-in
process you want?

That's how it used to be, not too long ago.
Check in at curbside, or check in at the counter,
or go straight to the gate were all common options.