Originally Posted by Spiff
The airline, yes, providing the airline does not violate people's civil rights.
The government should not be permitted to place any restrictions on people's flying as passengers.
Uh, Spiff, those civil rights you speak of apply to the interaction of the government on all levels with its citizens...airlines are under no obligation to not "violate" your civil rights, barring those situations addressed by the G, such as discriminatory practices (race, sex, etc.). They could require you to fly in boxer shorts and pack your belongings in a plastic trashbag if they so desired. That's why they have those nice contracts of carriage.
By the way, Bart nailed this issue. Until another court decides otherwise, y'all are cryin' over spilt milk.
PS Thanks Bart! The naysayers will still pout over this and implied consent (uh, think that one's already stood the test of time). Damn, wish I lived in a country where I could just go out, get drunk, raise hell, get behind the wheel and be free from them pesky damn coppers! Uh, yeah, almost forgot, I wish that after I got in my car, I could drive my drunk self to the nearest airport, and exercise my unalienable right to put myself on a commercial aircraft and travel to wherever my heart desires. While we're at it, I think I should be able to bring my 9" Bowie, two hand grenades, my sawed-off shotgun, and a crossbow. Friggin' government ruins everything!
Happy Flyin' all!
"Wherever You Go, There You Are"