Congressman Canseco claims he was assaulted during pat-down
Apr 24, 2012, 9:17 pm
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Congressman Canseco claims he was assaulted during pat-down
Apr 24, 2012, 9:25 pm
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That this happened, I am stunned, stunned I tell you. The TSA blog just stated, for, what, the thousandth time, that they treat everybody with dignity and respect!
That's the reason they moved to nude scanners and full body gropes, err, rub downs over the metal detector. These new methods/money making machines are much more dignifying and respectful.
That's the reason they moved to nude scanners and full body gropes, err, rub downs over the metal detector. These new methods/money making machines are much more dignifying and respectful.
Apr 25, 2012, 6:55 am
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Congressman gets the grope
Congressman Canseco said the patdown went "where no one is supposed to go." He flat out calls it assault.
http://nation.foxnews.com/tsa/2012/0...ouched-my-junk
The video that is at the top of the story is better than the write up. The news reporter has requested the screening video and the request is being "reviewed".
http://nation.foxnews.com/tsa/2012/0...ouched-my-junk
The video that is at the top of the story is better than the write up. The news reporter has requested the screening video and the request is being "reviewed".
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Apr 25, 2012, 7:18 am
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I really wish I'd had my recorder going then - their conversation would have made a nice YouTube post - though these days posting something on YouTube about how TSA screwed up isn't exactly a unique event.
Apr 25, 2012, 8:04 am
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He's on the Barney Frank banking committee, so he isn't involved in any TSA-related committees. He's harmless as far as Pissy is concerned.
Apr 25, 2012, 8:11 am
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If you read the article closely, it states that he was selected for a random groping the following week as well. They called over the cops that time.
He's on the Barney Frank banking committee, so he isn't involved in any TSA-related committees. He's harmless as far as Pissy is concerned.
He's on the Barney Frank banking committee, so he isn't involved in any TSA-related committees. He's harmless as far as Pissy is concerned.
Apr 25, 2012, 6:19 pm
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Apr 25, 2012, 7:51 pm
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I've never forgotten a cartoon I read literally when I was a kid back in the 50s. Two Congressmen are walking away from the Capitol as one says to the other, "I'd hate to have to go out and actually live under some of those laws we just passed."
Many a truth is said in jest.
May 4, 2012, 6:59 am
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Here is the airport videotape:
http://www.kens5.com/news/I-TEAM-EXC...150109935.html
http://www.kens5.com/news/I-TEAM-EXC...150109935.html
May 4, 2012, 8:01 am
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Wow, it sure doesn't look like the congressman assaulted the TSO; looks more like the TSO put his hand in the congressman's crotch and the congressman jumped back in surprise and revulsion, as most reasonable people do when sexually assaulted.
May 4, 2012, 8:50 am
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Notice later in the video, where the clerks are just waiting for this guy right after he walks through the metal detector. They know who he is, and they're determined to feel him up again. Obvious retaliation.
May 17, 2012, 4:38 pm
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San Antonio (SAT): Congressman Canseco (R-TX) claims TSA Screener hurt his privates"
Fox News Latino has this news from San Antonio:
Fox News Latino:
'He Hurt My Privates,' Says Angry US Congressman after Airport Pat-Down
Published April 26, 2012
A short quote:
Fox News Latino:
'He Hurt My Privates,' Says Angry US Congressman after Airport Pat-Down
Published April 26, 2012
A short quote:
Father-of-three Canseco said, "It's embarrassing to say that, but that's true. I was going through the body scanner, the agent stopped me there and said, 'I'm going to pat you down.'
"I said fine. I lifted my arms up, he starts on my leg, and as he's starting up on my leg he goes up very aggressively, and he hurt me. The natural reaction is to move aside."
The 62-year-old told Politico, "As I moved his hand away, he claims, 'I've been assaulted, I've been assaulted.'"
As the guard urged a cop to arrest the lawmaker, Canseco in turn protested, "Hey, I'm the guy who was assaulted."
In the event neither was arrested over last week's incident.
Maybe SATTSO can provide additional information about this information?
"I said fine. I lifted my arms up, he starts on my leg, and as he's starting up on my leg he goes up very aggressively, and he hurt me. The natural reaction is to move aside."
The 62-year-old told Politico, "As I moved his hand away, he claims, 'I've been assaulted, I've been assaulted.'"
As the guard urged a cop to arrest the lawmaker, Canseco in turn protested, "Hey, I'm the guy who was assaulted."
In the event neither was arrested over last week's incident.