"Some protesters, who seem to be grossly overestimating the patience of their fellow passengers".
As someone who's had long distance relationships and hence realizes that sometimes airport disturbances can be more than mere annoyances, I have only slightly more patience for this kind of stupid time-wasting and unproductive action, than I have for asshole air traffic controllers who throw hissy fits and go on unannounced strikes (though I'd like to think that at least doesn't happen in the US).
That said, somebody in the same NYT article made a great point that really bears repeating: "“We can’t protect ourselves from every conceivable threat, and we need to acknowledge that,” Mr. Smith said. “There’s always going to be a way for a resourceful enough perpetrator to skirt whatever measures we put in place.” "
So, you know, if some people in the Department of Homeland Security want to cover their asses, save their jobs and all that, it would be lovely if they found a way to do that that didn't waste everybody's time so much.
As someone who's had long distance relationships and hence realizes that sometimes airport disturbances can be more than mere annoyances, I have only slightly more patience for this kind of stupid time-wasting and unproductive action, than I have for asshole air traffic controllers who throw hissy fits and go on unannounced strikes (though I'd like to think that at least doesn't happen in the US).
That said, somebody in the same NYT article made a great point that really bears repeating: "“We can’t protect ourselves from every conceivable threat, and we need to acknowledge that,” Mr. Smith said. “There’s always going to be a way for a resourceful enough perpetrator to skirt whatever measures we put in place.” "
So, you know, if some people in the Department of Homeland Security want to cover their asses, save their jobs and all that, it would be lovely if they found a way to do that that didn't waste everybody's time so much.
So, people travelling in the US tomorrow: are you opting out?
23/11/2010 10:45:03 PM
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How did the NYTimes phrase this again... oh yes.
23/11/2010 11:42:29 PM
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This article about "Isrealification" is interesting
24/11/2010 12:54:59 AM
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We have that saying here, too.
24/11/2010 01:50:03 AM
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Re: We have that saying here, too.
24/11/2010 02:05:09 AM
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a loaded gun clip was found left on a plane by an off-duty cop just today in fact....
24/11/2010 05:06:15 AM
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You're missing the point
24/11/2010 09:48:42 AM
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The thing about the gun just proves how good the behavioural profiling is.
25/11/2010 09:49:55 AM
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If all goes as they say it does, it sounds like a very good system *NM*
24/11/2010 04:23:42 AM
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No, US air traffic controllers don't go on strike.
24/11/2010 01:37:30 AM
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I've got no problem with the scanners, but people are welcome to object
24/11/2010 02:20:25 AM
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I see some sheep have replied to your post. *NM*
24/11/2010 03:17:00 AM
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I assume you are less than fond of the situation, then? *NM*
24/11/2010 03:25:45 AM
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You assume correctly.
24/11/2010 03:44:23 AM
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If grandmas aren't getting groped at the airport...
24/11/2010 04:38:50 AM
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just out of curiousity, do either you or litdog have any solutions?
24/11/2010 04:59:07 AM
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Stop adding useless and invasive procedures. *NM*
24/11/2010 05:19:23 AM
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yes that's all well and good.
24/11/2010 05:37:01 AM
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It would be the same as it was before this nonsense. EDITED
24/11/2010 06:18:57 AM
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if that's what your comfortable with, then. Fair enough *NM*
24/11/2010 06:22:46 AM
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Read my edit for what I think is a bit more balanced. *NM*
24/11/2010 06:29:11 AM
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Become the enemy and they win, but is this is really a Civil Rights issue?
24/11/2010 02:16:43 PM
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At least have the decency to refer to us as 'sheeple' *NM*
24/11/2010 03:39:47 AM
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You didn't seem to be among the sheep. *NM*
24/11/2010 03:45:06 AM
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i will make sure to pat my girlfriend down before we get in the car and start driving *NM*
24/11/2010 05:16:43 AM
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Only morons fly in the U.S. on Thanksgiving day. *NM*
24/11/2010 05:42:04 PM
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Here's a report on the scanners, that you might just want to get felt up.
24/11/2010 08:56:09 PM
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I'm half-tempted to engage in some frottage with the girlfriend while waiting in the pat-down line.
25/11/2010 03:43:47 AM
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