[Old_Grouch]

I have truly "opted-out" ... I simply don't fly anymore. Family vacation this year (such as it is with the economy) is going to be a driving trip. Business trips are already curtailed (see economy comment above). The only reason I'd fly anywhere anymore would be if it were a family medical emergency

I have not flown since Sept 2001, to my father's funeral, and I'm with you -- I will only fly again for a matter of life and death. I have no intention of being herded defenseless and pawed over and humiliated and treated like a prisoner.

[Lazamataz]

I was going to fly in August of this year, from Atlanta to Rochester.

I decided, instead, to drive -- and to make a road trip of it. I'm driving up the Blue Ridge Mountain expressway, sightseeing in DC, Gettysburg, and Hershey PA, then stopping in NY Amish country, overnighting in Canadaigua, then Rochester. It will be 4 days instead of 4 hours, but it will be a fun 4 days.

Screw the TSA.