Hey, I found a loophole. I write checks all the time, but I put them in the mail. No ID required, just a stamp. Maybe we shoudl require ID for mailing things, after all, it might have stopped the person who mailed antrax.
FWIW, I'm a more-or-less pleasant fellow who kow-tows to the airline and inspection authorities regulations. You'd find me a right pleasant chap to deal and associate with. But I have a mighty low opinion of airlines and TSA (even though I am wise enough to not put it on display while traveling).