Posted on 11/24/2010 10:35:58 PM PST by 2ndDivisionVet
The burgeoning “don’t touch my junk” movement in the United States has prompted the Harper government to quietly request the installation of special privacy dividers at security lanes in Canada’s major airports.
The physical search stalls are beginning to appear now, in time for the peak holiday travel season. The U.S. backlash against intrusive searches prompted the Conservative government to act.
Transport Minister Chuck Strahl announced the new privacy measure in Question Period on Wednesday.
He insisted, however, the government will not institute aggressive U.S.-style pat-downs. He also said the full body-scan machines Canada is using “do not pose the same health risk [as those in the United States] because they use a millimetre wave technology rather than X-ray technology.”
“So passenger security is extremely important, and our government is committed to balancing that by ensuring that passengers are treated respectfully and properly,” he said.
Important – and seemingly, comical.
“People touch my private parts all day long,” Liberal leader Michael Ignatieff told reporters when asked about the U.S. situation and Mr. Strahl’s announcement.
Mr. Ignatieff noted that his job requires that he practically live in airports, and he accepts the security measures.
“That’s what we have to do to keep us safe. ... I have long ceased worrying about these issues,” he said. “We have to keep this country safe and the people I feel strongly in support of are the hard-working security scanners. It’s not a great job. It’s tough. You’re wearing rubber gloves all day long.”
(Excerpt) Read more at theglobeandmail.com ...
Ya know any other country that has Barry Soetoro squatting in the people’s house ???
I read the other day that in Canada Muslim veiled women go right through without even being ID’d or anything else.
NOT "junk"
Whatever happened to the "family jewels"? So much more appealing than trash.
I agree. Calling your private parts your “junk” just sounds dumb and low-class.
The sand trash is costing us billions and we are losing our freedom because of them. Why in the name of all that is good are we allowing them into our country? How about charging airlines that fly into and out of islamic hell holes a 5,000% duty on those flights to pay for this frivolous BS? Why are we being ripped off? No more rag heads on airplanes. Problem solved.
“Calling your private parts your “junk” just sounds dumb and low-class.”
On the other hand that “junk” is producing the most government dependant, low class leeches this country has ever known. Maybe it is approriate for many.
Michael Ignatieff believes me must surrender our liberty for safety. Those who take that position deserve neither benefit. Canada’s Liberal Party is sadly misnamed. There is no principle among men today, only gutless cowardice that passes for reasoned thought among them.
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