<font face="Verdana, Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif" size="2">Originally posted by Spiff:
Well, I for one do not think that the logic decision to eliminate random gate harassment compromises security in the slightest. You want so-called 100% iron clad security? Fly El Al. It's not 100% secure, but it is quite intrusive if that's your bag. It's not mine, nor is it many other peoples'. If you like the random underwear dumps (finally Gordo and I agree on something) feel free to turn out yours at the gate if you think it will make you any safer.
I am now pressing for an elimination of any kind of random harassment at the check points. There's no point in calling ourselves American if we are going to act in a decidedly un-American manner at airports, even if it is in the name of "security".
BTW: 11 Sept occured not because of lax security on the ground. It occured because pax and crew cooperated w/terrorists and because pilots opened cockpit doors.</font>
Neither I nor anyone else to my knowledge ever stated they believed 100% security was possible. It's not.
Furthermore, if you are suggesting flying El Al from New York to Chicago via Tel Aviv, you are being outrageous. You make yourself look ridiculous debating this way. What is the point? I enjoy debating with people, but not being badgered and flamebaited.
Finally, how exactly is a random "harassment," better known as random security check, un-American? "It just is." Is that your argument? "Because I say so." "Because I'm louder than you."
As I've said before, I'm not the brightest person on FT, so I'm not getting the connection between
lack of random security check and
America. Please explain.
If the contention is it's illegal search and seizure, would you agree that yelling "Fire" in a crowded theater is sanctioned by the First Amendment?
[This message has been edited by anonplz (edited 09-21-2002).]