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Originally posted by amc621
reply to post by Violater1
I travel multiple times a month. This doesn't bother me one bit. So what, have you ever ridden in a subway in NY during rush hour?
Get over it. There is no other motive here other than to protect us.
Originally posted by AnteBellum
reply to post by Blarneystoner
Spread what fear, it's reality! I don't fear dying but I am a dad and I will do whatever it takes to protect my daughter from harm whether it's a black us plot to kill citizens in the name of Islam or if it's Islam killing in the name of Islam. I could care less. Having my body scanned by a scanner does not really bother me and in the 10 times I've flown recently I've only been in that line once, and the girl smiled at me afterwards! The people who work there have to touch others also, like people who don't shower much or have the best hygiene if you know what I mean. I wouldn't want that job.
To say it bluntly, planes are being used to do bad things. The ones behind it do not care who you are. So if you want to fly with all your rights intact they should have an airline that you can walk up to and pay cash, no ID's, nothing. Get on the plane with unblemished freedom and see where it is you end up.
Originally posted by Blarneystoner
reply to post by AnteBellum
You're still not getting it my friend. The terrorist's ultimate goal is to terrorize. In your case, I'm afraid they've won.
Originally posted by sisgood
I am a woman of ample breast size also and this is just another reason for me to get that reduction I've been needing.
I am going to fly to a wedding in the spring. If you see a blurb on the news about some crazy woman attacking airport security... they singled me out for the pat-down.
Someone other than my husband tries to touch my breast or crotch, they will draw back a nub! (or severely scratched hands. I have nails and know how to use them!)
Originally posted by amc621
reply to post by Violater1
I travel multiple times a month. This doesn't bother me one bit. So what, have you ever ridden in a subway in NY during rush hour?
Get over it. There is no other motive here other than to protect us.
Originally posted by AngelLily
Originally posted by Blarneystoner
reply to post by AnteBellum
You're still not getting it my friend. The terrorist's ultimate goal is to terrorize. In your case, I'm afraid they've won.
Actually 'my friend', the terrorist's goal is to disrupt, destroy and dibilitate. By standing in line and getting searched, I'm pretty sure that none of the above apply to how that makes me feel.
Do you wear a seatbelt when you drive? Probably. Why? Besides it being illegal not to, we do it for protection. And if you don't, that's probably because you've never seen the aftermath of a driver who's gone through his/her windscreen following an impact.
Seeing or being affected by the consequences of a preventative measure not taken is enough to make me want to take that caution and not complain about it but thank the people who provided that protection for me.
Originally posted by AngelLily
Originally posted by Blarneystoner
reply to post by AnteBellum
You're still not getting it my friend. The terrorist's ultimate goal is to terrorize. In your case, I'm afraid they've won.
Actually 'my friend', the terrorist's goal is to disrupt, destroy and dibilitate. By standing in line and getting searched, I'm pretty sure that none of the above apply to how that makes me feel.
Do you wear a seatbelt when you drive? Probably. Why? Besides it being illegal not to, we do it for protection. And if you don't, that's probably because you've never seen the aftermath of a driver who's gone through his/her windscreen following an impact.
Seeing or being affected by the consequences of a preventative measure not taken is enough to make me want to take that caution and not complain about it but thank the people who provided that protection for me.
Originally posted by amc621
I travel multiple times a month. This doesn't bother me one bit. So what, have you ever ridden in a subway in NY during rush hour?
Get over it. There is no other motive here other than to protect us.
Thompson added, “Janet Napolitano is lying to the American people when she says the Report is not based on ideology or political beliefs. In fact, her report would have the admiration of any current or past dictator in the way it targets political opponents.”
The Report specifically mentions the following political beliefs that law enforcement should use to determine whether someone is a “rightwing extremist”:
* Opposes restrictions on firearms
* Opposes lax immigration
* Opposes the policies of President Obama regarding immigration, citizenship and the expansion of social programs
* Opposes continuation of free trade agreements
* Opposes same-sex marriage
* Has paranoia of foreign regimes
* Fear of Communist regimes
* Opposes one world government
* Bemoans the decline of U.S. stature in the world.
* Upset with loss of U.S. manufacturing jobs to China and India
* . . . and the list goes on
Originally posted by getreadyalready
reply to post by Hemisphere
Plus, I would prefer it to not be same sex! I don't want some burly dude with his hands up in my crotch, and a feminine man is even more icky! I'll take a female please, can I request that as well?
I get massages from time to time, and I have tried to let males massage me and it is not relaxing. It is uncomfortable and odd. I'm not saying it has to be a pretty female, and there doesn't have to be anything sexual in nature, I just don't like men touching me that way. I can give a "bro hug" and I can hug my Dad, I have even given a friend a big ol' smooch to be funny, but I don't want to be "caressed" or "fondled" by a man.
Originally posted by WatchRider
Why the hell are people referring to their private parts as junk anyway?
Is this the latest 'scum-word' that's somehow now the 'buzz-word' for being with the 'in' crowd?