New TSA Regulations

[Ioanna]

What do people think of the x-ray screening? 

[laterade]

I think we will most likely be fine unless we are constantly being exposed to it. SAD eaters are more likely to be at risk.
Either way I hate flying and avoid it whenever possible. 

[RawZi]

   I don't want to be groped by TSA inspectors, but I care about my natural health more, so .. given a choice .. I choose groping.  I've had more than my fill of radiation and other unnatural harms that are deemed safe and fine.

[miles]

If it's a choice between those two, I'd definitely go for the groping. You could say you're a homosexual too and get some enjoyment out of it  

Is it a choice..? If you have to be x-rayed to fly that's despicable.

[TylerDurden]

I don't mind being x-rayed. In recent times, because of the ludicrous hysteria re terrorism alerts(which has actually helped increase the possibility of terrorism) I have been ever more seriously groped by male security personnel for concealed weapons and the like - pre-1999, I would just get a vague pat on the legs far away from the genitals, now it is so obscenely thorough I strongly suspect that many such personnel are actually gay. What annoys me greatly is the fact that, as a young Caucasian male,, I am extraordinarily unlikely to be an Islamic terrorist, but I suppose these f*ckwits target me a lot because they want to be also able to target young Muslim suspects without being accused of racial profiling.

[Nation]

What annoys me greatly is the fact that, as a young Caucasian male,, I am extraordinarily unlikely to be an Islamic terrorist

The sad thing is that racial profiling works, Israel does it openly and their security is supposedly the best. Political correctness should never get in the way of security.

[Nation]

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=lFoa0LsqVbQ

[miles]

Someone should tell the child why it's so important that everyone is searched. Her Dad probably even encouraged her to kick up a fuss, or guided the situation in such a way that she would end up crying like this. He went there to get this video, and this story.

[TylerDurden]

The sad thing is that racial profiling works, Israel does it openly and their security is supposedly the best. Political correctness should never get in the way of security.

Must be somewhat difficult in Israel, given that Jews and Arabs are both Semites, with both often having typical Middle-Eastern-looking faces.

[TylerDurden]

 

Someone should tell the child why it's so important that everyone is searched. Her Dad probably even encouraged her to kick up a fuss, or guided the situation in such a way that she would end up crying like this. He went there to get this video, and this story.

I disagree. One of the most appalling things I have seen is when children are targetted. I remember when my parents used to travel to Eastern Europe when I was much younger. The Soviet guards there would accompany my mother with my then 2 year old brother, while holding submachine-guns at the ready, into the toilet in order to make sure he wasn't a terrorist or whatever.

[miles]

Why?? People could easily use children to smuggle explosives or whatever..

[TylerDurden]

Why?? People could easily use children to smuggle explosives or whatever..

Not really. explosives might be put in a bag containing nappies but those can be searched. Babies and small children are too small to conceal stuff.

[raw-al]

I quit flying the first time they detect a suppository bomber. LOL

[raw-al]

LOL

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[TylerDurden]

Hilariously funny!   


But this whole business is beyond a joke now. First they started patting us down too much around sensitive erogenous zones and, worst of all, insisting on persons of the same gender groping us, but then they insisted on us removing shoes and, finally, belts. That last rule was very awkward for me on one occasion, when I had, by mistake, worn some jeans that were too big for me, on the way to the airport.

Perhaps they ought to allow us to choose who feels us up. I wouldn't mind being groped by some pretty female security guard(" is that a bomb in your pocket or are you just pleased to see me"  etc. ...lol)

[raw-al]

Hilariously funny!   


But this whole business is beyond a joke now. First they started patting us down too much around sensitive erogenous zones and, worst of all, insisting on persons of the same gender groping us, but then they insisted on us removing shoes and, finally, belts. That last rule was very awkward for me on one occasion, when I had, by mistake, worn some jeans that were too big for me, on the way to the airport.

Perhaps they ought to allow us to choose who feels us up. I wouldn't mind being groped by some pretty female security guard(" is that a bomb in your pocket or are you just pleased to see me"  etc. ...lol)

That'd go over large! ROFL

I got a message from an airline buddy you might be interested to read;

http://aviationblog.dallasnews.com/archives/2010/11/apa-president-advises-against.html

[TylerDurden]

That'd go over large! ROFL

I got a message from an airline buddy you might be interested to read;

http://aviationblog.dallasnews.com/archives/2010/11/apa-president-advises-against.html

  Well, I am not a pilot or a frequent flyer, just flying c. 4 times a year, 6 at most. So I am not too worried.

[laterade]

Maybe more people should just go to the airport naked... anyone know where I can get a good banana hammock?

[Cinna]

As long as groping is done in a respectful and professional manner, I'm fine with it.

[goodsamaritan]

Here is my video contribution to this TSA comedy.

Japanese stuff!

http://www.myhealthblog.org/2010/11/24/us-tsa-comedy-give-me-molestation-over-radiation/

[majormark]

LOL

[wodgina]

LOL! oh man so funny and probably true

[Roselene]

I'm taking Amtrak.  I just don't feel like flying this holiday.  I hope TSA doesn't expand, and the employees find something they might enjoy more than tickling.