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"our over/self/mememe indulgence seems to surface most at these times....

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Ain't it the truth? I flew across the country the Christmas after 9/11. Actually, despite the extra security, it was kinda nice. The plane wasn't bursting at the seams with passengers.

I've always been an early arriver at airports. I check my luggage, go through security, then have a nice meal at the best restaurant I can find inside security.

Then, I get on my plane and fly to my destination, where I pick up my rental car and go enjoy my trip, whether it's business or pleasure.

I've adjusted to the new security screening stuff as it has changed. So far, in all my flights since 9/11, I've never had anything other than the normal screening. I don't have any metal on me when I pass through, and my checked luggage doesn't have anything that will bother anyone in it.

When I take my notebook PC, I have it out for inspection. I remember a short period where the regional airport I usually flew out of required you to turn on your notebook for them to see.

So far, travel hasn't gotten any more complicated than it ever was for me. And I'm a big old full-bearded man with long hair. I look like a well-dressed biker.

I suspect that most of the people stressing out over their own inconvenience don't fly anyhow.

So far, travel hasn't gotten any more complicated than it ever was for me. And I'm a big old full-bearded man with long hair. I look like a well-dressed biker.

That's why security doesn't hassle you. If you were an 80-year-old grandmother, you would have been strip searched.

I suspect that most of the people stressing out over their own inconvenience don't fly anyhow.

I agree!! I can't imagine not flying for any trip over 10 hours of driving time. When I go on vacation, I want to enjoy the destination. We have taken longer car rides, but that is for the express purpose of seeing the Country by car, not getting to the final destination. If you have to go though a little inconvenience for the safety of all, I am all for it. Does anyone really believe that all Islamic terrorists are middle eastern men? Every flight I have been on, still has beverage service. For the kids, you still are able to bring on bottles, and fruit juice. Just prove what it is, is that so hard?

And above all you still have the choice not to fly at all!