Edited by author 06-30-2003 04:15 PM
Why don't we just can the TSA?

I believe the creation of the TSA was a purely political move; throw a bunch of busy-bodies in the airport and people will feel safer. I think it's all BS.. It doesn't make me feel any safer, and I don't think any system of screening ever would make me feel safer. I've travelled a lot in the last couple of months, and there appear to be many ways to thwart their inspection system. There *always* will be a counter-measure to their measures. Rule number one of security is: there is no such thing as "100% secure."

What about toxic gases? Toxic chemicals? Combustible materials? You can't screen for those in the walk-thru metal detector. Anyone could shove anything up their ass and walk on through. There are a million ways people could bring weapons on to an aircraft.

I refuse to live in fear, and I hate it that I'm forced to be subjected to the TSA as a result of other people's fears. Even after 9-11, air travel still remains the safest way to travel. The TSA is a gigantic waste of time and taxpayer money.