Originally Posted by
PTravel
This isn't the airport, it's a courthouse. These are professional law enforcement officers who (1) have discretion, and (2) know their job, which is to prevent weapons from entering. There is no war on liquids and I'm sure they can distinguish between a nail file and a dagger.
Do not make the mistake of confusing this search, conducted by real law enforcement officers, with the dog-and-pony show put on by TSA.
Yes, but that is what makes these types of searches all the more onerous. You are compelled to participate in jury duty. Therefor you are compelled to submit to an illegal search. Of course, this is why the government should NEVER be the guardian of our rights. Because the very same courts who would have to rule on what is a clear violation of our rights are the ones who benefit from it.