I just read the article. Its pretty scary to know that those charged with enforcing the laws can be so ignorant of them. An initial misunderstanding is forgivable (I guess)but to be locked up overnight is not. I was a cop for 25 years and its unbelievable that someone didn't step up and say "Its obvious this guy is not a terrorist. What are we doing here?" I don't think I'd be as understanding as the glider pilot and I'd certainly wouldn't agree to not sue, even if its unlikely I'd ever recover anything. Make 'em sweat, at least. I'd definitely want to know who authorized that charges be filed and seek a public apology.