[July 4th]

Do you only respond to pieces of a response, rather than the entire piece?

Frequently, yes.

Would you be so tartoid if one of the new "professional" screeners decided that it was necessary to see your grandmother's nipples to assure the others in line that it wasn't a pasty composed of Plastique?

Would it make me stop flying? No. I think anyone who advocates that position is taking the easy way out or not carrying their logic far enough. Advocate for change to the system of security. Don't punish the airlines and yourself for something that they have no control over.

I don't like getting pulled over by cops. It happens once in a while. It's unpleasant. Ok then...should I stop driving? I don't think so.

[Vidalia]

We both know the reality of the absurd is far too frequent and innocent passengers bear the brunt.

90% of the "professional screeners" cannot even spell "profile", and they think it has something to do with sports.

The decision to discontinue flying for an interim period is subjective, not an option for many.

I merely put forth the obvious, that if you are continously humiliated and subjected to the whims of speculation by "government professional security guards" who haven't a clue about what they are supposed to be looking for (ask one who their parents are and you will get a blank stare), then quit flying and rent a safe vehicle.

You and your group might witness a realization on the road-trip that will enhance your ability to claw your way to the top...

[snopercod]

Don't punish the airlines and yourself for something that they have no control over.

I'm glad you brought that up. Don't you think that the airlines should have control over their own security?

Consider, for example, how long McDonalds would last if the federal government presumed to search MickeyD's customers on the way in for lunch.

Absurd example, I know, but as I have said many times, "Let the various airlines set up their own individual security procedures, then let the flying public decide which one they want to fly on."