"Jean O'Boyle" wrote
> What ridiculous things TSA has to put up with:
> http://www.ocregister.com:80/ocregister/homepage/abox/article_1359291.php
Here is a dissenting view, written by Dr. Ron Paul, a Republican
Representative from Texas:
http://www.usabig.com/autonomist/articles3/bullies.html
A short quote:
"TSA has created an atmosphere of fear and meek subservience in our airports
that smacks of Soviet bureaucratic bullying. TSA policies are subject to
change at any moment, they differ from airport to airport, and they need not
be in writing. One former member of Congress demanded to see the written
regulation authorizing a search of her person. TSA flatly told her, "We
don't have to show it to anyone." Think you have a right to know the laws
and regulations you are expected to obey? Too bad. Get in line and stay
quiet, or we'll make life very hard for you. This is the attitude of TSA
personnel."
Again, this gentleman votes as a Republican in the House of Representatives
and was elected in Texas, a state as "red" as they can come. Here is his
conclusion to this article:
"While millions of Americans undoubtedly welcome any TSA indignity under the
guise of "preventing terrorism," millions more are not willing to give blind
obedience to arbitrary authority. TSA creates only a false sense of
security, at great cost not only financially but also in terms of our
dignity. How we as Americans react to authoritarian agencies like TSA is an
indicator of how much we still value freedom over our persons and effects."
I couldn't be prouder that people in my adopted state continue to vote this
man into office. He won his re-election bid with 61% of the vote.
--
George Leppla http://www.countryside-travel.com
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