Originally Posted by
cparekh
This is the dumb part of the NYPD subway searches. Every time they want to search me, I simply say that I don't want to be searched, exit the station, walk to the other entrance, and go in unmolested.
One time, I even said, "No thanks. I'll just use the other entrance." The guys laughed and said have a good day.
YMMV. My bag was searched one quiet afternoon at a Midtown station -- most likely because I rolled my eyes when I saw the screeners. (you know, the Elaine-on-
Seinfeld eye roll)
And what about the periodic mid-evening "exercises" where 10-20 patrol cars careen down an avenue, lights flashing (sirens on? can't remember)? What possible use is this, other than giving the cops a boyish thrill?