Security Pat Downs

[bussgarfield]

If you guys in the US have not seen this yet, it is worth a read.

Makes a difference to the way you now ask 'the partner' if you can go have a flight in the sim !!!

Texas House Bans Offensive Security Pat-Downs
May 13, 2011 6:44 AM

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A TSA agent waits for passengers to pass through a magnetometer at Los Angeles International Airport on November 22, 2010 in Los Angeles, California. (credit: David McNew/Getty Images)

AUSTIN (AP) - The Texas House passed a bill that would make it a criminal offense for public servants to inappropriately touch travelers during airport security pat-downs.

Approved late Thursday night, the measure makes it illegal for anyone conducting searches to touch "the anus, sexual organ, buttocks, or breast of another person" including through clothing.

It also prohibits searches "that would be offensive to a reasonable person."

The bill's chief sponsor is Republican Rep. David Simpson, who said, "this has to do with dignity and travel, and prohibiting indecent, groping searches."

He believes it will keep Transportation Security Administration officials from treating travelers like criminals, though the measure may be superseded by federal law.

After a brief but raucous debate, lawmakers approved the measure with little opposition — drawing applause from supporters.

Hear hear - thats what I say.
Gary

[dharrison]

I fly every week for my job, many times multiple flights. I am not sure why everyone gets in an uproar. I have never been patted down and never observed anyone being touched inapropriately. Just walk through the stupid machine and get on with it. Oh, and take the crap out of your pockets, take off your belt, jacket, hat and your jewerly BEFORE YOU GET INTO THE SECURITY LINE!!!!! And put your damn laptop in the bin too. If your a female, don't wear every piece of jewerly that you own on the plane, this isn't a fashion contest. Don't wait until you get to the machine to do this. Some of us don't have all day to wait for you!!!

I know that not everyone travels often but jeez, it's not rocket science. If it's metal it will set of the "METAL" detector...

Rant over.

Don

[XOrionFE]

I agree with Don.  I would rather them put me through the body xray and look at whatever they want or pat me down to whatever extent they want if it means ensuring that some lunatic doesnt jump on the flight with me.   

And as for you (Mad Hatter), I cant believe that if you fly for a living you wouldnt just absolutely love TSA.   If I had to go up everyday carrying all those strangers knowing what some terrible people are out there trying to do damage, I would vote for the most maximum security possible and want to shake the hands of the people that keep it that way.

Luckily for me I dont have any terrorists to worry about in my humble home 737 cockpit except my 3 4 yr olds who want to try to sabotage my pedestal and radios with every known sticky material liquid and dirt known to man!

Scott

[XOrionFE]

Well..put that way I see your point....that would be a tough one.    Children are different for sure.

Scott

[MLeavy737]

TSA @@@@@@@@@@@

Not even gonna get started!

Mike Leavy