Spies on a plane (or snakes?)

It seems that the Dept of Homeland Security really cares about us and our well being. That is why they have decided to check on our reading habits on a plane. DO NOT dare having a book about Middle East on-board because you are being monitored. If you think that this is far-fetched then read this article in Washington Post.
Since when do I need permission to read anything? Soon enough we will be required to provide full details on our personal library books and the reasons for having them. It is scary to think that books like Fahrenheit 451 and 1984 are not science fiction anymore. Do you still have wish lists in Amazon?