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Old Apr 30, 2011 | 8:57 am
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jordanmills
 
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Originally Posted by flyinbob
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This is where they will get their out. The claim will be that by purchasing a ticket to fly, you agree to consent to all requirement of flying, and therefore consent to all "security" procedures necessary to fly. I'm wondering if the Texas legislature has fully vetted this thing through federal lawyers.
I asked Rep. Simpson about this today. I would bet that the state will make a case that you can't consent to any violation of your rights under duress. My position (and what I hope will be that of the state) is to arrest them all and let the courts sort it out.
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