DennisW
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The power of human stupidity never ceases to amaze me.
TSA, the Fun Never Ends..
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Its bad enough that statistically 50% of the population has below average intelligence, but whats scary is how low average really is.DennisW:
Honestly... If you're traveling, it's your responsibility to check the travel restrictions. I fly almost every 2 weeks, and I can say that yeah, it's been a few months since you can't travel with gel in a carry on bag.
Granted, it's certainly overly precautious to say, "oh some guy made a bomb out of gel, so no gel on planes" - next thing you know, someone is going to make a bomb out of poop, then they'll close the bathrooms.
Granted, it's certainly overly precautious to say, "oh some guy made a bomb out of gel, so no gel on planes" - next thing you know, someone is going to make a bomb out of poop, then they'll close the bathrooms.
howarde:
Or require enemas before you board a flight.
FredT
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Ther IS a simple solution, actually several of them.
1. Call attenton to the "problem" by doing a mass protest. If even 10% of fliers hit security barefoot in a white speedo, with clothes in a bag to put on once they cleared security the TSA's bulnders would get a lot of attention. Lots of fat ol' farts in speedos or bannana hammocks WILL get the attention of the news media, but won't break any laws. When questioned by the media simply state that you want REAL security when flying, not simply the pasenger harrasment we have now. Being sheeple is dangerous, DEMAND the system improve!
2. Contact your congerss critters and white house and indicate your "satisfaction level" with the TSA's and their bait and switch act. Also let them know that the switch act will apply at the next election. Either improve or youll be actively campainging for their primary opposition (or BE their primary oppositon).
3. Do as I do and DON'T FLY unless there is just no other way to get where you are going. It's a 5 hour drive between my New Olreans and Houston offices, but with the current TSA's rules I eat about 4 hours to fly it and get a rental car. From Gulfport to WPB is 12 hours of wheels turning, or 6 hours of hanging out in airports. Given a choice and a little time to plan I'd rather drive. Not only is the blood pressure lower at arrival, the food service and music along the way is MUCH better! Those living on rocks in the ocean don't have this option, but the rest of us do, and should exercize it. When the air traffic industry starts loosing serious $s again they'll start to scream too.
BTW the TSA was set up by some of the same "professional government employee" fools that ran BATF in the 90s and gave us Ruby Ridge & Waco. No wonder it's so messed up.
FT
1. Call attenton to the "problem" by doing a mass protest. If even 10% of fliers hit security barefoot in a white speedo, with clothes in a bag to put on once they cleared security the TSA's bulnders would get a lot of attention. Lots of fat ol' farts in speedos or bannana hammocks WILL get the attention of the news media, but won't break any laws. When questioned by the media simply state that you want REAL security when flying, not simply the pasenger harrasment we have now. Being sheeple is dangerous, DEMAND the system improve!
2. Contact your congerss critters and white house and indicate your "satisfaction level" with the TSA's and their bait and switch act. Also let them know that the switch act will apply at the next election. Either improve or youll be actively campainging for their primary opposition (or BE their primary oppositon).
3. Do as I do and DON'T FLY unless there is just no other way to get where you are going. It's a 5 hour drive between my New Olreans and Houston offices, but with the current TSA's rules I eat about 4 hours to fly it and get a rental car. From Gulfport to WPB is 12 hours of wheels turning, or 6 hours of hanging out in airports. Given a choice and a little time to plan I'd rather drive. Not only is the blood pressure lower at arrival, the food service and music along the way is MUCH better! Those living on rocks in the ocean don't have this option, but the rest of us do, and should exercize it. When the air traffic industry starts loosing serious $s again they'll start to scream too.
BTW the TSA was set up by some of the same "professional government employee" fools that ran BATF in the 90s and gave us Ruby Ridge & Waco. No wonder it's so messed up.
FT
ThatsSomeBadHatHarry
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howarde:
are stink bombs illegal?
Security on airlines today is better than it was 5 years ago - there's no disputing that. The only people who have problems with the security are the ones that don't bother to check if there are any new restrictions in place. If people object so much to the taking off of your shoes and sometimes a long wait to clear security, then don't fly. I have flown more than 50,000 miles (within the US) in 2006 and I don't mind the security at all.
jtoorish:
Actually, the TSA inconsistency makes us more secure because the terrorists never know what to expect. They can't make dry runs and learn what gets through or not, what excuses work or not. Every time through is a unique adventure, just like yours.
Relating to Catherine's post, I've noticed that it seems the more you try to play something off as an innocent mistake or no big deal, the more determined they are to make a big deal out of it.
howarde:
I think she was referring to the practice of escorting a person with a gel outside the airport rather than simply confiscating the item. On the other hand, as guardian of my children it is my responsibility to check their bags and to know exactly what is inside them.
Fordan
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howarde:
I tend to agree with Bruce Schneier when he said "Exactly two things have made airline travel safer since 9/11: reinforcement of cockpit doors, and passengers who now know that they may have to fight back."
Honestly, most of what the TSA does is about "Security Theater," making things look safer to make people feel good.
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