7 35 2004-03-07T22:10:00+01:00 $Date$ NormanWalsh 2004Norman Walsh The question is: what’s in the packet? I’ll post the answer in a day or two. No spoilers, please. Package of ??? A few years ago, I was flying from Seattle to San Francisco and my flight was cancelled. American put me on an Alaska Airlines flight. I was amazed (and offended) by the Christian message on the napkins. I’ve forgotten the message and I won’t fly Alaska Airlines again if I can avoid it. For the most part, I think your faith is your business and my faith is mine. I think it’s unnacceptable for a business, especially one with a captive audience, to proselytize. I don’t want prayer in school or “In God We Trust” on the currency, either. Given that little rant, you probably won’t be surprised to learn that I was equally amazed by the packet I found in my snack on Brussels Airlines. It’s pictured over there on the right. It took me a moment or two, even after I’d turned the packet over, to get it and stop being offended. As advertising campaigns go, I’m pretty sure it would be controversial in the United States. I’m sure it’s as offensive to some as the napkins where to me. And I wouldn’t want to try to defend its patronizing tone. Nevertheless, the question is: what’s in the packet? I’ll post the answer in a day or two. No spoilers, please.