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Cops: Man late for flight claims to be air marshal

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Feb 27, 2009, 2:13 PM

pattis

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How Funny!!

About a year ago I had some nutcase come up to ticket counter. Wanted a ticket for next flight, yet had no money or way to pay. He said that voices had come to him in the night telling him it was his destiny to be on that flight and I had to let him have ticket or it could change the future for everyone. I told him I completly understand his need however there were voices telling me that it was my destiny to collect the money from him first. He said he was confused and walked away. Wow....never fails to amaze me how people can be.

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