I think it sounds rather like a good idea, don't you? Anyway, when I checked snopes, it came back with undetermined on the "truth" register. So maybe it happened? I'd like to think so.

I'm pretty much of a live and let live kind of guy, but when people start dickin' with Uncle Sam, I switch to live and let die. As I am sure you will agree: "When you're running down the country, hoss, you're walking on the fightin' side of me." -Merle Haggard