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I flew from Dallas to New York a couple of weeks ago and I was searched in Dallas...everyone going through the detector that set it off was wanded. I set it off. The only place I was touched was where the wand sounded and only after permission was granted. The man was African with an accent. Told me to face my bags while he did his thing. I was never offended. He was as thorough as he could be and professional in my opinion. I did not feel singled out as everyone who set off the detector was checked further.

Though unpleasant, it's my opinion that negative experiences are few and I thought it important to share a positive one.

I am not an idiot nor do I agree with gun control or welfare but I do think it would be silly to have handled my situation any differently.

And because I flew instead of drove, I was able to spend four days in New York with my mom instead of none. My freedom was walking the streets of Manhattan.

Thanks for sharing your story! I guess I view the extra security as an inconvenience. If some people don't like, fine, then drive, take the bus, or Amtrak. I think the security will be getting better and quicker with more technology and better training. I wish that the Republicans hadn't caved so quickly on the bill, but that is the way it goes. Something has to be done. I know many want to carry a gun on the airplane, but how do you tell who is a good guy carrying and who is a bad one???