Yes, but I think you have to take Price vs. Reward: The X61 is a very attractive offering if you look at the price point of it.

I hate to break it to you: The ThinkPad X61 is only ~3.11lbs.

Back in '05 when our local telecommunications company (TELUS) in British Columbia went on strike, some lines were cut and service for a couple thousand customers was lost. Of course, the first thing the company does is blame the union for sabotage.

Turns out it was just some thieves cutting the lines for copper, but that didn't come out until a month after the labour dispute ended.

Most likely the same thing happened here, thieves aren't exactly smart and most union employees would not risk the bad press something like this would generate.

I myself, don't think so. He seems just as religious and heavy handed as all your other presidents.