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strange

For the low price of $199 or more, you can check your rights with your baggage

Nov 16, 2010 21:04

I love to travel to the US. That's not quite true, I used to. Now, not so much. And after the latest TSA changes that came into effect on Oct. 29, perhaps not at all. Why? Because, quite frankly, I am no longer comfortable with my security options. When travelling in/to the US, one must now either consent to go through the "naked scanner," which ( Read more... )

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Comments 6

firegrrl November 17 2010, 02:19:25 UTC

Am I glad you posted this! I completely agree with you. I have not flown since, nor will I ever again fly while these potentially dangerous scanners and "enhanced" patdowns/sexual assaults are a part of the experience. You are absolutely write, and I thank you for putting this in writing in such a clear and compelling manner.

P.S. Welcome back to the funny pages!

firegrrl November 17 2010, 18:59:39 UTC

Did I really say that you were "absolutely write?" Sorry. Pregnancy brain.

daruba November 17 2010, 19:34:20 UTC

Generally, as a sometimes libertarian/anarchist... i align with this viewpoint.

lorigami November 18 2010, 01:05:27 UTC

dunno where you heard 13 and over, but it's for all ages. yeah. all ages.

yvonnenavarro November 18 2010, 05:32:32 UTC

Check this out: http://www.ourlittlechatterboxes.com/2010/11/tsa-sexual-assault.html

But wait. There's more schlickster November 19 2010, 22:17:05 UTC

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=skdm1e441W4&feature=related

Really?!