Interesting column.  Individuals that work at the Anchorage Airport for the State knowingly misrepresented their qualifications and accepted positions when they knew they were not qualified.  This is known by staff at the highest levels in State Government, but nothing has been done to correct the violations of the Merit System.  Other highly qualified individuals also applied for those positions but were denied.  The State is covering this up.  So it appears that (you can lie) to get your job at the airport, and no one will check as long as you are in with airport management.