At least she replied. Haven't heard from Cornyn.
Dear Friend:
Thank you for contacting me regarding airline safety and security. I welcome your thoughts and comments.
As the Ranking Member of the Senate Commerce, Science, and Transportation Committee, I understand the importance of aviation security. Since our nation was attacked on 9/11, we have instituted many effective policies to protect us against the threat of future terrorist attacks. Many of these policies naturally impact the transportation sectors in the U.S., particularly at airports. Unfortunately, these security policies systematically failed with the nearly successful terrorist attack on one of our airliners on Christmas Day 2009 by an Al Qaeda-trained Nigerian terrorist. This disturbing incident highlights the evolving nature of terrorist threats against our country.
In response to the December 25, 2009 attempted attack, the Transportation Security Administration (TSA) announced plans to enhance passenger screening and detection capabilities, including an increase in the deployment of advanced imaging technology (AIT) machines, also known as "body imaging scanners", from 878 units to 1,800 units by 2014. The AIT produces an image of a passenger's body that a screener can use to identify objects or anomalies on the outside of the physical body. TSA officials have also indicated they hope to use this technology for primary screening where feasible, rather than as a strictly secondary measure. However, passengers concerned for their personal privacy may always opt for traditional screening methods.
We must ensure that the federal security agencies entrusted with protecting us can adapt the detection and prevention measures we employ to stay ahead of these changing threats. It is clear that the current measures in place were inadequate to prevent this type of plot. The country was very fortunate that when the device malfunctioned the crew and passengers of flight 253 acted heroically. Our nation must do better.
Along with this increased commitment comes an increased responsibility on the part of the security agents and administrators. TSA must pay close attention to the privacy concerns of individuals, consistently demonstrate reasonable judgment, and perform its duties in a highly professional manner. Failure to exercise sound judgment and professionalism is not acceptable. Please be assured that I will continue to do everything in my power to hold security providers accountable.
I appreciate hearing from you, and I hope that you will not hesitate to contact me on any issue that is important to you.
Sincerely,
Kay Bailey Hutchison
United States Senator
284 Russell Senate Office Building
Washington, DC 20510
202-224-5922 (tel)
202-224-0776 (fax)
http://hutchison.senate.gov
Dear Friend:
Thank you for contacting me regarding airline safety and security. I welcome your thoughts and comments.
As the Ranking Member of the Senate Commerce, Science, and Transportation Committee, I understand the importance of aviation security. Since our nation was attacked on 9/11, we have instituted many effective policies to protect us against the threat of future terrorist attacks. Many of these policies naturally impact the transportation sectors in the U.S., particularly at airports. Unfortunately, these security policies systematically failed with the nearly successful terrorist attack on one of our airliners on Christmas Day 2009 by an Al Qaeda-trained Nigerian terrorist. This disturbing incident highlights the evolving nature of terrorist threats against our country.
In response to the December 25, 2009 attempted attack, the Transportation Security Administration (TSA) announced plans to enhance passenger screening and detection capabilities, including an increase in the deployment of advanced imaging technology (AIT) machines, also known as "body imaging scanners", from 878 units to 1,800 units by 2014. The AIT produces an image of a passenger's body that a screener can use to identify objects or anomalies on the outside of the physical body. TSA officials have also indicated they hope to use this technology for primary screening where feasible, rather than as a strictly secondary measure. However, passengers concerned for their personal privacy may always opt for traditional screening methods.
We must ensure that the federal security agencies entrusted with protecting us can adapt the detection and prevention measures we employ to stay ahead of these changing threats. It is clear that the current measures in place were inadequate to prevent this type of plot. The country was very fortunate that when the device malfunctioned the crew and passengers of flight 253 acted heroically. Our nation must do better.
Along with this increased commitment comes an increased responsibility on the part of the security agents and administrators. TSA must pay close attention to the privacy concerns of individuals, consistently demonstrate reasonable judgment, and perform its duties in a highly professional manner. Failure to exercise sound judgment and professionalism is not acceptable. Please be assured that I will continue to do everything in my power to hold security providers accountable.
I appreciate hearing from you, and I hope that you will not hesitate to contact me on any issue that is important to you.
Sincerely,
Kay Bailey Hutchison
United States Senator
284 Russell Senate Office Building
Washington, DC 20510
202-224-5922 (tel)
202-224-0776 (fax)
http://hutchison.senate.gov
Hmm will have to see if my letter gets the same form response. If mine gets the same response kay's opposition in her next election will be getting copies to use against her.
What did your letter say?
What did your letter say?
Exactly the same letter I got from her office.
Time to melt the phones down.
Make sure they hear your voice.
Time to melt the phones down.
Make sure they hear your voice.
Great response! You can see that she'll definitely do something to get these machines out of US airports! Good for here... 
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This letter is crap. No Texas politician dares risk being seen as soft on terrorism.
But they may be even more nervous about being seen as soft on child rape. Time to play the "think-of-the-children" card.
But they may be even more nervous about being seen as soft on child rape. Time to play the "think-of-the-children" card.
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What did your letter say?
Originally Posted by Scubatooth
Hmm will have to see if my letter gets the same form response. If mine gets the same response kay's opposition in her next election will be getting copies to use against her.What did your letter say?
I objected to the choice of being irradiated or sexually assaulted. "In any other venue, the enhanced patdown would be considered sexual assault."
I pointed out that cargo - including U.S. mail that is on every commercial aircraft - is not scanned and that just about every frequent flyer could find any number of ways to defeat the system.
My final paragraph asked if she had personally experienced an enhanced patdown - knowing full well she's not experienced any of this theater.
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But they may be even more nervous about being seen as soft on child rape. Time to play the "think-of-the-children" card.
Very good point.Originally Posted by BearX220
This letter is crap. No Texas politician dares risk being seen as soft on terrorism. But they may be even more nervous about being seen as soft on child rape. Time to play the "think-of-the-children" card.
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I pointed out that cargo - including U.S. mail that is on every commercial aircraft - is not scanned and that just about every frequent flyer could find any number of ways to defeat the system.
My final paragraph asked if she had personally experienced an enhanced patdown - knowing full well she's not experienced any of this theater.
You mind posting your original letter. Well if anything it will be information that can be handed to who shes running against when her seat come up again in 12, if not sooner.Originally Posted by elll
I objected to the choice of being irradiated or sexually assaulted. "In any other venue, the enhanced patdown would be considered sexual assault." I pointed out that cargo - including U.S. mail that is on every commercial aircraft - is not scanned and that just about every frequent flyer could find any number of ways to defeat the system.
My final paragraph asked if she had personally experienced an enhanced patdown - knowing full well she's not experienced any of this theater.
I'd like to see all these politicians go through the groping and fondling that normal folk are supposed to go through.
It's like taxes. Most people think they need to be paid, but most just don't want it to be them. Make the Pol's, their families and friends go through the same thing, and see how happy they are about it.
Airline personnel should not be exempted in anyway. In fact, the possibility of an attack is much more likely from an airline employee these days than the general public.
The tewwowists will go after any chink in the armor, just as they've tried to exploit the non-screening of cargo.
It's like taxes. Most people think they need to be paid, but most just don't want it to be them. Make the Pol's, their families and friends go through the same thing, and see how happy they are about it.
Airline personnel should not be exempted in anyway. In fact, the possibility of an attack is much more likely from an airline employee these days than the general public.
The tewwowists will go after any chink in the armor, just as they've tried to exploit the non-screening of cargo.
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Sorry, I filled out the form on her website, and I couldn't get it to cut-and-paste before I sent it. I sent basically the same thing to Cornyn and my congressman (Al Green, ok that was useless). I looked to see if it saved in "sent" in my Outlook, and it wasn't there.Originally Posted by Scubatooth
You mind posting your original letter. Well if anything it will be information that can be handed to who shes running against when her seat come up again in 12, if not sooner.
Dear Friend...
goes downhill from there.
The tail you see ahead of you is your own, you little puppy.
goes downhill from there.Quote:
We must ensure that the federal security agencies entrusted with protecting us can adapt the detection and prevention measures we employ to stay ahead of these changing threats.
Ahead?We must ensure that the federal security agencies entrusted with protecting us can adapt the detection and prevention measures we employ to stay ahead of these changing threats.
The tail you see ahead of you is your own, you little puppy.Did anyone else notice (and almost puke) when they read the following from the KBH letter?
TSA officials have also indicated they hope to use this technology for primary screening where feasible.
I'm starting to think the TSA may lie about stuff.
TSA officials have also indicated they hope to use this technology for primary screening where feasible.
I'm starting to think the TSA may lie about stuff.
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There should be a copy of the sent email if not on your local computer on the server it was sent through.Originally Posted by elll
Sorry, I filled out the form on her website, and I couldn't get it to cut-and-paste before I sent it. I sent basically the same thing to Cornyn and my congressman (Al Green, ok that was useless). I looked to see if it saved in "sent" in my Outlook, and it wasn't there.
Once i get replies to my letter(I will be mailing mine) i will post the original, the critter response and my rebuttal if applicable (with Hutchinson i see that happening).