I CHOOSE LIBERTY!
I am almost certain that Benjamin Franklin is a time traveler. He could still be wandering through our futures, visiting his past and smirking at us all in whatever present he chooses.
As my travels are limited to planes, trains, automobiles and feet, I brush up against TSA from time to time. Don't get me wrong, I understand that working as a mall security guard can be very demanding at times, so naturally those who can't take the pressure of knowing what store is where would seek careers as TSA agents. Why not? It is apparent that testing is not involved, interviews are probably conducted by mindless government insects, if at all, and it can be a wonderful stepping stone to success in the food service industry.
I hold TSA in extremely low regard and contempt because of numerous horrific experiences. Stolen and damaged equipment, thoughtless pursuit of uninvited groping, belligerent attitudes, enforcement of the ridiculous and proclaimed authority over me that comes from ???
Listen to Benny. "Any society that would give up a little liberty to gain a little security will deserve neither and lose both." Hey TSA, get outta my way, I denounce your treasonous ways. Now go get me a sammich, hold the spit and keep the mayo to yourself.
As my travels are limited to planes, trains, automobiles and feet, I brush up against TSA from time to time. Don't get me wrong, I understand that working as a mall security guard can be very demanding at times, so naturally those who can't take the pressure of knowing what store is where would seek careers as TSA agents. Why not? It is apparent that testing is not involved, interviews are probably conducted by mindless government insects, if at all, and it can be a wonderful stepping stone to success in the food service industry.
I hold TSA in extremely low regard and contempt because of numerous horrific experiences. Stolen and damaged equipment, thoughtless pursuit of uninvited groping, belligerent attitudes, enforcement of the ridiculous and proclaimed authority over me that comes from ???
Listen to Benny. "Any society that would give up a little liberty to gain a little security will deserve neither and lose both." Hey TSA, get outta my way, I denounce your treasonous ways. Now go get me a sammich, hold the spit and keep the mayo to yourself.
posted by RJK at
5:05 AM
2 Comments:
RJK,
I hate to be the bearer of bad news but the quote is a little off and Ben didn't say it. :-(
Here is the original quote...
"Those who would give up essential liberty to purchase a little temporary safety, deserve neither liberty nor safety."
I wouldn't blame the TSA for a bag theft at PHL. I would blame the damn thugs who actually handle the bags. Here is a link to the quote information...
http://en.wikiquote.org/wiki/Benjamin_Franklin
And another link to a terrible story about baggage handling at PHL...
http://www.philly.com/mld/philly/business/15708209.htm
"The Philadelphia baggage operation's performance is by far the worst in the US Airways system, with a lost-luggage rate about four times the airline's as a whole, The Inquirer has learned."
I hate to say it, but Philly sucks. With the way people want to avoid the idea of "profiling" people and the litigiousness of the general US population, I think the TSA is doing the best job possible. My $0.02.
Your buddy,
Anthony
Whew! Boy is my face red! Thanks Tony!
I still hate TSA. That's right, I said it.
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