TSA shoved me, called me a "d**k head", and threatend to kill me!
Aug 18, 2003, 4:20 pm
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I think TSA are nothing but airport cops. I wouldn't do anything to provoke a cop - even if I was right. Sorry - thanks to 9/11 we are living in different times. I don't think you will have much luck with your suit.
Aug 18, 2003, 4:23 pm
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<font face="Verdana, Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif" size="2">Originally posted by mauld:
So while many on this board will say get a lawyer, sue, contact the newspapers--I say, let it go.
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So while many on this board will say get a lawyer, sue, contact the newspapers--I say, let it go.
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Aug 18, 2003, 5:13 pm
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NationalCCW, you acted like a d**khead. What did you have to gain from eavesdropping on someone else's conversation. If it were me and some associates talking I would not appreciate your actions. If that is how you started out your behavior I doubt the rest of your story and think it was tilted toward your pre-determined attitude. Mind your own business and life will be a whole lot easier.
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Aug 18, 2003, 6:58 pm
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<font face="Verdana, Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif" size="2">Originally posted by Let's Go:
I couldn't agree more!</font>
I couldn't agree more!</font>
Aug 18, 2003, 7:13 pm
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IMHO, the ACLU would be just about the only organization dumb enough to take on such a case.
Aug 18, 2003, 9:17 pm
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Be grateful you aren't in Gitmo.
Folks are rotting in jails for a lot less than what you did.
Folks are rotting in jails for a lot less than what you did.
Aug 18, 2003, 9:30 pm
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<font face="Verdana, Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif" size="2">Posted by dallasflyer:
NationalCCW, you acted like a d**khead. </font>
NationalCCW, you acted like a d**khead. </font>
<font face="Verdana, Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif" size="2">Posted by JonNYC:
IMHO, the ACLU would be just about the only organization dumb enough to take on such a case</font>
IMHO, the ACLU would be just about the only organization dumb enough to take on such a case</font>
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NationalCCW's story sounds made up, but if it isn't, what kind of reactionary twit would advocate such behavior on the part of TSA?
He/she WAS in a public area. If a bunch of agents want to discuss matters of national security http://www.flyertalk.com/forum/rolleyes.gif, why don't they go into a room and talk about it away from where people can hear? ...????
Your suggestions that NationalCCW did something wrong, and that the TSA agents can be excused such egregious behavior are just mind-boggling.
They threatened to kill him? They "shoved him"? How can you possibly say that if this really happened it is excusable? PUBLIC AREA means just that. Or have you all been listening to Aschroft too much lately?
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Aug 18, 2003, 9:48 pm
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<font face="Verdana, Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif" size="2">Originally posted by notsosmart:
They threatened to kill him? They "shoved him"? How can you possibly say that if this really happened it is excusable? PUBLIC AREA means just that. Or have you all been listening to Aschroft too much lately? </font>
They threatened to kill him? They "shoved him"? How can you possibly say that if this really happened it is excusable? PUBLIC AREA means just that. Or have you all been listening to Aschroft too much lately? </font>
BTW, it's Ashcroft http://www.flyertalk.com/forum/rolleyes.gif
Aug 18, 2003, 10:25 pm
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dont go insult the airport police by saying the tsa is airport cops
they are from it
dont go insult the airport police by saying the tsa is airport cops
they are from it
Aug 19, 2003, 12:17 am
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I smell a lawsuit.
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Aug 19, 2003, 2:04 am
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I completely agree with JonNYC.
By the way, how would you feel if some bozo was intent on listening in on your conversation at an airport terminal? Of course, you have every right to listen in on the conversation (because it's a public space), but that doesn't mean that's the polite thing to do.
By the way, how would you feel if some bozo was intent on listening in on your conversation at an airport terminal? Of course, you have every right to listen in on the conversation (because it's a public space), but that doesn't mean that's the polite thing to do.
Aug 19, 2003, 2:54 am
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Somewhat related to this issue:
The TSA made a BIG stink about having private meeting/office space when all of "improved" checkpoints were rolled out...if they want to have private meetings, they should hold them there.
The TSA made a BIG stink about having private meeting/office space when all of "improved" checkpoints were rolled out...if they want to have private meetings, they should hold them there.
Aug 19, 2003, 8:39 am
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Why argue with airport security in these post-9/11 times? You're asking for trouble. Who cares if you're "in the right" here.. just let it go. It's not like your quality of life would be significantly reduced if you weren't listening in on their conversation.
Aug 19, 2003, 9:10 am
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<font face="Verdana, Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif" size="2">Originally posted by B747-437B:
Be grateful you aren't in Gitmo.
Folks are rotting in jails for a lot less than what you did.</font>
Be grateful you aren't in Gitmo.
Folks are rotting in jails for a lot less than what you did.</font>
(Please note extreme sarcasm to above post)
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Aug 19, 2003, 10:44 am
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<font face="Verdana, Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif" size="2">Originally posted by H53Epilot:
I completely agree-the people in the WTC deserved what they got. http://www.flyertalk.com/forum/rolleyes.gif</font>
I completely agree-the people in the WTC deserved what they got. http://www.flyertalk.com/forum/rolleyes.gif</font>
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