TSA Opts-Out

by Joshua Sharf | 3:59 pm, February 6, 2011

I’ve written before about the TSA opt-out program, where airports can have their security provided by private security firms as opposed to TSA government unions.  While the private contractors would still have to adhere to all the TSA procedures – this isn’t a way out of the groping, sadly – they would still be able [...]

Patdowns on the Slopes

by T.L. James | 9:10 pm, December 1, 2010

Apparently we have to be wary of pantybombers on ski slopes now, too. Long Arm of the Law It’s a windless morning at Steamboat Ski Resort, and Journey’s “Don’t Stop Believin’” pulses through a bright Gondola Square. Shuffling across the slushy snow, skiers line up to board the Steamboat Gondola, but first they must unzip, [...]

DIA opt out of TSA? – View from Height Interview

by Mr. Bob | 3:22 pm, November 19, 2010

The Answer is Yes and Hell No

The Opt-Out Letter

by Joshua Sharf | 10:42 am, November 18, 2010

It’s rare to see anyone in the federal government actively trying to devolve power back to any sort of state or local authority, but Rep. John Mica (R-FL), is doing exactly that.  Rep. Mica was the ranking member of the House’s Transportation Committee, and is likely to become its new chairman in a couple of [...]

I refuse to fly until this is cleared up

by Mr. Bob | 10:25 am, November 17, 2010

#tsagrope #redco #tcotAs a member of the military I have voluntarily given up a lot of my rights, including privacy to my medical records, background checks and a lot more. But until someone can assure me some photo of my children (or me for that matte…

We are frogs in a pot of water. Is it getting warmer in here?

by David K. Williams, Jr. | 8:24 pm, February 4, 2010

We’re the TSA and You Can Count on Us!

by wesley | 5:29 pm, January 8, 2010

I sure am glad we have the TSA to take care of us and to keep us safe. No threat is too big for them too ignore and no threat is too small for them to harass you over. Check out ReasonTV’s newest video: And for any of you naysayers who think TSA is an [...]

TSA Secure Flight Process Doesn’t Keep You Safe

by zombiehunter | 7:32 am, August 14, 2009

This weekend, airlines will begin asking for your birth date and gender when you purchase tickets. Then, they will pass your info to the Department of Homeland Security for use in checking your name and info against their No-Fly Lists. This is how they want you to believe it’s going to work: Looks pretty good, [...]

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