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coolbreeze
02-17-2010, 01:34 PM
This could be a useful layer of protection. That is until political correctness comes into play. Wait a minute. It already has.

"privacy advocates said they support the new swabbing protocols, provided the agency tests only for security-related objects and does not discriminate when it selects people to be tested".

"ACLU is chiefly concerned that the TSA does not discriminate when selecting people for enhanced screening"

Thus we will soon see white haired grandma being taken aside for swabbing as mohammed akbar goes through security freely.

How many terrorist attacks have we suffered on American soil under Obama because of his tresonous actions of weakening our military and our intelligence agencies, along with providing protections to the terrorists? Probably more then in Bush's 8 years. Cheney is dead on in his criticism of the fool.

http://www.cnn.com/2010/TRAVEL/02/17/tsa.hands.swabbing/index.html?hpt=T1

Motive
02-17-2010, 01:38 PM
Political Correctness kills

synseer
02-17-2010, 02:58 PM
Swab everybody...man, woman, child...regardless of ethinicity or religion. Everyone.

coolbreeze
02-17-2010, 03:33 PM
Swab everybody...man, woman, child...regardless of ethinicity or religion. Everyone.

Nice idea synseer. Can't be anymore political correct than swabbing everyone. Maybe do the swabs at the airport entrances before even getting to the standard security screening areas. Sure would add credence to the term "layered security"

Motive
02-17-2010, 03:52 PM
I'd go for that, they probably won't do it though, unless they decide to find something new to charge you for...maybe put in pay toilets on the plane.

gtrman66
02-17-2010, 04:33 PM
I guess terrorists are too stupid to wear gloves?

coolbreeze
02-17-2010, 05:26 PM
I guess terrorists are too stupid to wear gloves?

:rofl

Well considering they're stupid enough to fudge pack C4 to be with 72 fictional virgins, I'd guess yes, they're stupid enough not to wear gloves.

Jeb
02-17-2010, 10:37 PM
Swab This!

Remphoto
02-17-2010, 10:39 PM
Have to remember not to go to the range before flying.

gtrman66
02-18-2010, 07:50 AM
Have to remember not to go to the range before flying.

They mentioned that in my CHL (concealed hand gun) class. They said go home, take a shower and change clothes or be prepared for a long delay.

MYCAR47562
02-18-2010, 07:54 AM
Have to remember not to go to the range before flying.

lol truthfully, if you don't you will end up getting bodyslammed by helga the tsa enforcer


http://4.bp.blogspot.com/_NN3ACenoFWw/R21VuM7QJ1I/AAAAAAAAAco/8_pJsLuiZUQ/s400/helga_001.jpg

Remphoto
02-18-2010, 12:49 PM
lol truthfully, if you don't you will end up getting bodyslammed by helga the tsa enforcer


http://4.bp.blogspot.com/_NN3ACenoFWw/R21VuM7QJ1I/AAAAAAAAAco/8_pJsLuiZUQ/s400/helga_001.jpg

Wow, that is quite a woman (I think she is one.:D)

Seriously, I have an old Domke camera bag I converted into a range bag. I used to occasionally use it for its intended photo usage when traveling, but not any more.

MYCAR47562
02-22-2010, 05:04 PM
That Is Helga From American Gladiators

Jeb
02-22-2010, 08:58 PM
You know I used to fly to different shooting event all over and can remember a few red-eye fast turn arounds to get back for work on Monday. I don't think I had time to shower or wash real good...I could have went to jail!!