TSA: Pat-down or Scanner for US citizen to enter the US now?

[Lemon law]

Silly rabbits, the TSA has known the solution, namely fun house mirrors for four years now.

http://www.pedaltothemetal.com/inde..._tsa_scanner_objections_fun_house_mirrors.htm

 

[blackangst1]

There's a difference between being searched before departing on an international flight from a foreign country and being searched upon your arrival home from an international flight.

Re-read what I posted. Upon re-entering the the country.

edit: maybe this is clearer. Ive been search as I described upon landing at JFK, SEA, LAX, and PHX after having flown in from various countries. On US soil. Upon arrival.

edit#2: actually, I dont think it was 15/20 re-entries. More like 8-10 re-entries. LAX mostly. But it happens.

 

[spidey07]

Re-read what I posted. Upon re-entering the the country.

edit: maybe this is clearer. Ive been search as I described upon landing at JFK, SEA, LAX, and PHX after having flown in from various countries. On US soil. Upon arrival.

edit#2: actually, I dont think it was 15/20 re-entries. More like 8-10 re-entries. LAX mostly. But it happens.

Yes. You can really tell who travels internationally and those that don't. The US is pretty lax when it comes to entering the country and going through security or main gate security is common so anything normal departing domestic passengers go through, you go through as well.

Depends on your arriving airport in the US though and how they have customs setup.

 

[IndyColtsFan]

Yes. You can really tell who travels internationally and those that don't. The US is pretty lax when it comes to entering the country and going through security or main gate security is common so anything normal departing domestic passengers go through, you go through as well.

Depends on your arriving airport in the US though and how they have customs setup.

I have traveled internationally extensively (Europe, Asia, and South America) and I don't believe I've ever NOT had to go back through security after clearing customs in the US (I've mainly come back through JFK or ATL). The theory is that you might have stashed something 'dangerous' in your checked baggage and when you retrieve your bag for customs, you could put it on your person and go to the plane. Therefore, they make you go through security before going to your next gate.

I'm not looking forward to my next flight with these "new" pat downs, that's for sure.

 

[Lanyap]

This kind of reminded me of the that movie with Tom Hanks - The Terminal.

Search US citizens coming on airplanes, build trails for illegals to cross the border unchecked.

Assassinate US citizens, full trial for foreign terrorists.

Higher taxes for the most contributing US citizens, higher benefits for the least contributing.

Ban Happy Meals, legalize marijuana.

You just gave me a headache.

 

[nick1985]

That story was awesome.

:thumbsup:

 

[RightIsWrong]

Silly rabbits, the TSA has known the solution, namely fun house mirrors for four years now.

http://www.pedaltothemetal.com/inde..._tsa_scanner_objections_fun_house_mirrors.htm

So simple and easy. It allows them to still do their job exactly as they feel they have a need to do and yet it still isn't invasive.

 

[Fingolfin269]

I have traveled internationally extensively (Europe, Asia, and South America) and I don't believe I've ever NOT had to go back through security after clearing customs in the US (I've mainly come back through JFK or ATL). The theory is that you might have stashed something 'dangerous' in your checked baggage and when you retrieve your bag for customs, you could put it on your person and go to the plane. Therefore, they make you go through security before going to your next gate.

But that's the rub here. He picked up his bag and was leaving the airport, not connecting to another flight.

 

[Darwin333]

Did he really make a difference in anyone's life other than his own? Are you sure that he won't be singled out every time he comes into the US from this point forward. Or maybe find himself on the No-fly" list.

And you really think that isn't MORE reason to do what he did?

Are you fucking kidding me? "Just relax while they rape you and it won't hurt as much"

Fuck you and everyone that looks like you.

 

[Londo_Jowo]

And you really think that isn't MORE reason to do what he did?

Are you fucking kidding me? "Just relax while they rape you and it won't hurt as much"

Fuck you and everyone that looks like you.

I predict you will die early from a heart attack.

Going through a scanner isn't raping someone.

 

[LTC8K6]

I love the way everyone is taking this blog and supposed recording as the gospel.

The story is fully verified.

http://news.cincinnati.com/article/...4/1076/biz/Flyer-refuses-scan-gains-celebrity

This guy is not getting on a plane. His journey is complete and he is leaving the airport. He should clear customs and be done. There's no need for TSA involvement at all, let alone searching/scanning/patting down.

 

[Darwin333]

I predict you will die early from a heart attack.

Going through a scanner isn't raping someone.

Just a violation of your rights and potentially sexual assault if you don't go through or are flagged for a pat down with a bit of child porn thrown in for the hell of it.

It was an analogy, you are saying that it would be much easier on you if you simply submit to the violations of your rights. I say any American with that attitude is a coward. The fact that it is for a threat that is statistically less dangerous than your own bathtub just makes it worse.

 

[Londo_Jowo]

You can choose not to fly. No one is forcing you.

 

[IndyColtsFan]

But that's the rub here. He picked up his bag and was leaving the airport, not connecting to another flight.

Yeah, that's what I don't understand unless his particular airport only had one exit back to the main terminal and that was through security and the connecting gate concourses.

 

[nick1985]

Going through a scanner isn't raping someone.

No, just a violation of civil rights and/or potential molestation.

Given your stance on the patriot act and wiretaps under Bush, why are you suddenly for this? Would you be for it if Bush wanted this?

Actually, nevermind, dont answer that. We all know the true answer.

 

[Londo_Jowo]

No, just a violation of civil rights and/or potential molestation.

Given your stance on the patriot act and wiretaps under Bush, why are you suddenly for this? Would you be for it if Bush wanted this?

Actually, nevermind, dont answer that. We all know the true answer.

I voted for Bush twice. I choose to fight battles that really matter not getting my panties in a wad over additional security procedures in an airport.