[Strac6]

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.

[HotLZ]

I dated a woman who got raped, I can tell you it damaged her. She was a wonderful person, but she could not trust anyone anymore. The slightest things would scare the crap out of her. She pushed me away as she did every one else in her life.

I'm sorry, but I think WXRGina owes rape and true sexual assault victims an apology.

[Lazamataz]

The best part about being a federal contractor, back when I was, was that dam federal badge. :) It was accepted as proof positive ID, and I *NEVER* had to even go through the x-ray machine. Just walk through the metal detector and on my way I went.

:) It was SWEEEEEET :)