How Stupid Can the TSA Be, Part the Third
Apr 5, 2011, 8:48 am
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How Stupid Can the TSA Be, Part the Third
Apparently, despite Bloghdad Bob's desperate reassurances vis a vis recording at the checkpoint, some of the TSA's jackbooted thugs still haven't gotten the memo.
Or maybe there was another Soooper-Sekrit Inanity memo circulated designating unused tubs as the official method of blocking camera operators at the checkpoint.
The tubs are certainly more aesthetically pleasing than the ATL method of blocking the camera with their steatopygian gluteal regions.
Or maybe there was another Soooper-Sekrit Inanity memo circulated designating unused tubs as the official method of blocking camera operators at the checkpoint.
The tubs are certainly more aesthetically pleasing than the ATL method of blocking the camera with their steatopygian gluteal regions.
Apr 5, 2011, 8:59 am
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I was told last Monday that I couldn't film at the checkpoint. Even had a suit come up to me and tell me that. Once I started quoting the TSA website their tune changed to that I couldn't film a pat down unless the person being patted down agreed.
He never asked my wife if she agreed, just assumed that she wouldn't.
He never asked my wife if she agreed, just assumed that she wouldn't.
Apr 5, 2011, 9:22 am
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I was told last Monday that I couldn't film at the checkpoint. Even had a suit come up to me and tell me that. Once I started quoting the TSA website their tune changed to that I couldn't film a pat down unless the person being patted down agreed.
He never asked my wife if she agreed, just assumed that she wouldn't.
He never asked my wife if she agreed, just assumed that she wouldn't.
Probably won't answer though.
Apr 5, 2011, 9:50 am
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amazing post.
according to PTravel, these types of searches must be performed publicly; if public, then it can be filmed, no?
why the concern that the grope NOT be filmed when the person being groped requested it? Why are they so adamant that no filming of the grope be done, even though the position of TSA is that filming is allowed?
Perhaps there is an SSI directive that says "no filming, even though we publicly state that it is allowed".
according to PTravel, these types of searches must be performed publicly; if public, then it can be filmed, no?
why the concern that the grope NOT be filmed when the person being groped requested it? Why are they so adamant that no filming of the grope be done, even though the position of TSA is that filming is allowed?
Perhaps there is an SSI directive that says "no filming, even though we publicly state that it is allowed".
Apr 5, 2011, 10:38 am
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This video is very anxiety provoking and it's unfortunate to see LEO's siding with TSA. I have to say the the woman yakking throughout much of the video doesn't help the cause. She just sounds like a nut that nobody's listening to.
Apr 5, 2011, 10:41 am
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amazing post.
according to PTravel, these types of searches must be performed publicly; if public, then it can be filmed, no?
why the concern that the grope NOT be filmed when the person being groped requested it? Why are they so adamant that no filming of the grope be done, even though the position of TSA is that filming is allowed?
Perhaps there is an SSI directive that says "no filming, even though we publicly state that it is allowed".
according to PTravel, these types of searches must be performed publicly; if public, then it can be filmed, no?
why the concern that the grope NOT be filmed when the person being groped requested it? Why are they so adamant that no filming of the grope be done, even though the position of TSA is that filming is allowed?
Perhaps there is an SSI directive that says "no filming, even though we publicly state that it is allowed".
Apr 5, 2011, 11:01 am
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yes, there is a bit of histrionics. but on the other hand, I like the passion. don't go down without a fight....
Apr 5, 2011, 2:41 pm
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The blue-shirted morons don't want video on Youtube showing their relatives and parents exactly what they do for a living.
Apr 5, 2011, 2:56 pm
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Apr 5, 2011, 5:11 pm
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Or these: http://images.google.com/images?hl=e...qi=g1&aql=&oq=
One of my airports has a great spot to overlook the checkpoints. Next time I am there, I'll see about bringing along my DSLR and telephoto lenses.. I look forward to being told that I am interfering with the screening process, when I am over one hundred feet, and one level up, from the checkpoint.
Apr 5, 2011, 5:21 pm
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edit. Its on reddit now
http://www.reddit.com/r/Bad_Cop_No_D...ck_filming_of/
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Apr 5, 2011, 5:26 pm
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Apr 5, 2011, 7:55 pm
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I was told last Monday that I couldn't film at the checkpoint. Even had a suit come up to me and tell me that. Once I started quoting the TSA website their tune changed to that I couldn't film a pat down unless the person being patted down agreed.
He never asked my wife if she agreed, just assumed that she wouldn't.
He never asked my wife if she agreed, just assumed that she wouldn't.
This is why the gropee is the one who must protest the interference with photography. It is the gropee who must stop the grope and point out that their companion's recording of the grope is being interfered with.
This makes it clear that the TSA thug is not protecting the victim's privacy, but simply aggravating the assault. It cuts through their Bravo-Sierra more effectively and assures photographic evidence.
Apr 5, 2011, 8:14 pm
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