You apparently didn't read what I wrote. It is the RANDOM searches that are the problem.
Either search EVERYBODY or search all those who fit the profile/description. See my post #49.
"You apparently didn't read what I wrote. It is the RANDOM searches that are the problem."
Oh, I read it very carefully before responding. That is why I did not mention random searches, but rather "targeted" searches and profiling.
But I do agree with you that RANDOM searches should not be made - only targeted searches with the aid of profiling.
Either search EVERYBODY or search all those who fit the profile/description. See my post #49.
I think what has everyone panties in a bunch is plain old fashion poor choice of wording, by using the word "RANDOM".
I for one, am for searching with probable cause any suspicious persons. Call it instinct, profiling or whatever you like, it's obvious a certain few in a well recognized group of people have been established as terrorists. I haven't seen many old ladies with shopping bags blow things up, but there have been a few guys from middle eastern backgrounds. So we should shake them down.
Heck I don't mind getting my stuff searched. Just hope the guy next to me isn't carrying an explosive and sets it off in the search line.
Look everyone, this is a no win situation for the cops. They want to help stop this stuff, but if we are just going to argue back and forth, then guess who wins? Yup the terrorists.