Tsk. Americans eh?
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philly.com said:
In the tense new world of air travel, we're stripped of shoes, told not to take too much shampoo on board, frowned on if we crack a smile
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After pulling her laptop out of her carry-on bag, sliding the items through the scanning machines, and walking through a detector, she went to collect her things.
A TSA worker was staring at her. He motioned her toward him.
Then he pulled a small, clear plastic bag from her carry-on - the sort of baggie that a pair of earrings might come in. Inside the bag was fine, white powder.
She remembers his words: "Where did you get it?"
Two thoughts came to her in a jumble: A terrorist was using her to sneak bomb-detonating materials on the plane. Or a drug dealer had made her an unwitting mule, planting coke or some other trouble in her bag while she wasn't looking.
She'd left her carry-on by her feet as she handed her license and boarding pass to a security agent at the beginning of the line.
Answer truthfully, the TSA worker informed her, and everything will be OK.
Solomon, 5-foot-3 and traveling alone, looked up at the man in the black shirt and fought back tears.
Put yourself in her place and count out 20 seconds. Her heart pounded. She started to sweat. She panicked at having to explain something she couldn't.
Now picture her expression as the TSA employee started to smile.
Just kidding, he said. He waved the baggie. It was his.
http://www.philly.com/philly/news/local/20100121_Daniel_Rubin__It_was_no_joke_at_security_gate.html...
After pulling her laptop out of her carry-on bag, sliding the items through the scanning machines, and walking through a detector, she went to collect her things.
A TSA worker was staring at her. He motioned her toward him.
Then he pulled a small, clear plastic bag from her carry-on - the sort of baggie that a pair of earrings might come in. Inside the bag was fine, white powder.
She remembers his words: "Where did you get it?"
Two thoughts came to her in a jumble: A terrorist was using her to sneak bomb-detonating materials on the plane. Or a drug dealer had made her an unwitting mule, planting coke or some other trouble in her bag while she wasn't looking.
She'd left her carry-on by her feet as she handed her license and boarding pass to a security agent at the beginning of the line.
Answer truthfully, the TSA worker informed her, and everything will be OK.
Solomon, 5-foot-3 and traveling alone, looked up at the man in the black shirt and fought back tears.
Put yourself in her place and count out 20 seconds. Her heart pounded. She started to sweat. She panicked at having to explain something she couldn't.
Now picture her expression as the TSA employee started to smile.
Just kidding, he said. He waved the baggie. It was his.
Honestly, I think that the security increase in American airports over the last couple of years is just un-American. I like the phrase, "There are only two people I take my belt off for: my doctor and my wife". In short (here comes my personal emotional opinion), Americans have sacrificed their right to privacy (which they used to hold dear) for a false sense of security.
sawbar said:
Honestly, I think that the security increase in American airports over the last couple of years is just un-American. I like the phrase, "There are only two people I take my belt off for: my doctor and my wife". In short (here comes my personal emotional opinion), Americans have sacrificed their right to privacy (which they used to hold dear) for a false sense of security.
+1'Any society that would give up a little liberty to gain a little security will deserve neither and lose both.'
Benjamin Franklin(presumably spinning in his grave ATM)
jeff m said:
Doesn't suprise me it was Philly, worst airport on the planet.
Rude fat iliterate employees.
I omitted one adjective, you can guess that one.
Surely an honourable mention in the rudeness category has to go to Boston-LoganRude fat iliterate employees.
I omitted one adjective, you can guess that one.
A bunch of moustachioed plastic Irish with chips on their shoulders...just what you want to be dealing with after spending 7 hours playing human origami
collateral said:
jeff m said:
Doesn't suprise me it was Philly, worst airport on the planet.
Rude fat iliterate employees.
I omitted one adjective, you can guess that one.
Surely an honourable mention in the rudeness category has to go to Boston-LoganRude fat iliterate employees.
I omitted one adjective, you can guess that one.
A bunch of moustachioed plastic Irish with chips on their shoulders...just what you want to be dealing with after spending 7 hours playing human origami
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