So, have you seen all the recent reports about TSA abuses? I have noticed quite a few, from the airline pilot who refused scanning and groping to the various reports about the unchecked attitude of the TSA agents. What a horrible disaster.
Look, let’s be honest — Homeland Security and TSA are a joke. In my opinion, no one is even an ounce safer because of what they do. To me, it’s like the National Guardsmen that were posted immediately after 9/11 — with guns and no bullets. And I honestly believe that the entire department of Homeland Security could be abolished overnight and only good things would happen. After all, they appeared overnight, so why not stop spending all that money?
I am supposed to travel overseas next summer. I’m seriously considering not going simply because of the abuse I will have to suffer at the airport security check-in. I used to like traveling, but I avoid airports with a passion since 9/11 and all the crap I have to put up with since that time. I will admit, on occasion, I have met a TSA agent that has common sense — but they are very few and far between. However, the recent rules change that allows agents to visually strip search or manually grope people is stupid and useless. If I were a female, I would be quite inclined to slap anyone who groped me, no matter what badge they might have. And typically, people are more outraged when individuals simply take pictures of their children (committing a crime: see Gerritsen Beach), rather than when people with badges sexually fondle their 8-year old sons and daughters.
As it stands, if I should decide to travel next summer, I will be wearing an athletic supporter to keep the agents from grabbing me. I do wonder what will happen when it is discovered. Don’t worry, should I travel, after I’m released from jail, I’ll be sure to account how it went.
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