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Old Jul 16, 2015, 10:06 am
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mikeef
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Originally Posted by kmersh
I tend to look at the Gate Searches like I do with a lot of TSA stuff, roll my eyes and say REALLY?

I get we need some sort of security, but it seems that some of what TSA does is just plain silly and more annoying than real security.

I keep coming back to a friend who works for the FBI always say, things like (Gate Searches my example) only serve to Keep the Honest People Honest.
I would venture a guess that there is not a single person in this forum who would argue that we don't need any security. Like you, I believe that security is a good thing. It's the methods and lack of accountability that drive me nuts.

Mike
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