OT, but still useful, perhaps:

In a very strange and unique way, the egregious behaviors witnessed or experienced at TSA checkpoints is analogous to America's poor track record vis-a-vis police officers and their treatment of ethnic/racial minorities. If some good can come of this state of affairs, it is my hope that the public might develop an awareness of the need to stop ALL abuses of police/security power, regardless of whom it affects.

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[This message has been edited by avek00 (edited 06-07-2003).]