We don't disagree on these, but I will grant leeway for those who do. Who are we to impose those judgement on others?
especially if one expects to be thought of as someone with enough self-control to carry a deadly weapon.... and decide in a fraction of second whether or not to take someone’s life with that weapon.
This one I totally disagree with. One set of priorities in no way intersects the other... just as, say, a germ-phobe should not be denied a right to carry.
This got a bit out of control. My concept was and is very simple. Security screenings are no fun. They are however, in today’s world a necessary evil.
To a point. I object when junk/genitalia get touched.
Well, not object. I think the term I'm looking for is more "look forward to". :)
But I totally understand a desire for others not to be touched in 'bad places'. Israel manages very well without this practice, because they ruthlessly profile.
We need the same here.
Oh and BTW: I accept your Non-Aggression Pact. :)
Thank you.
RE: Israel. Last time I was there, I had to request the hand check because I now have a pacemaker.
The Israel Security woman took one look at my passport, driver’s license and implanted device ID card, looked at me again, and simply said, “You’re Ok” and pointed for me to walk through with no checks.
You are right. Absolutely Israelis profile.... very well.
The time before, I went down to my undies. The guy simply said, (with a wry smile) “It was your turn” ... and I knew I was on a very safe flight.
At DFW last month, an exit-only doorway from the TSA-secure area (such as it was!) was being guarded by just one woman, wearing a Muslin headscarf, covering all but her eyes to her mouth!
FUBAR!
BTW, with Muslim males 18-35, one is not profiling, one is describing the suspects!
Be well.