Originally Posted by
We Will Never Forget
I've always argued that the Bierfeldt case is a horrible example to use in the fight against TSA. I just don't see his argument as being reasonable. Regardless of how you feel about TSA investigating the money, Bierfeldt's demeanor muddies the waters significantly. Had he simply played along and captured the recording, this would be a much easier case.
Our Constitutional right to be free of an unlawful search of our person should
never be dependent upon our "demeanor" at the time of the search.
if the Founding Fathers could read some of the lame explanations used today to justify government oppression, they would no doubt be appalled.