[freedumb2003]

>>This is unconstitutional. <<

Please don’t throw that word around like a liberal (I am not accusing you of being a liberal, merely intemperance). The constant and unsupported use of the word “unconstitutional” has watered it down to the point of meaninglessness. Unless and until you can state exactly what provision of the Constitution is being violated then it isn’t.

Flying is not a Right.

>>Plus, it’s stupid and invasive and certainly does not work.<<
THAT, OTOH, is exactly on point.

[driftdiver]

“Flying is not a Right.”

Freedom of assembly is. Freedom from unreasonable search is also a right.

Both are being infringed upon.

[Zuben Elgenubi]

You ever read the Bill of Rights?

[bvw]

Travel is a right. Flying, as a form of travel, is a right. Travel on a common carrier is even a MORE, not less, protected right.

[Yaelle]

The constant and unsupported use of the word “unconstitutional” has watered it down to the point of meaninglessness. Unless and until you can state exactly what provision of the Constitution is being violated then it isn’t.

* Fourth Amendment – Protection from unreasonable search and seizure.

The right of the people to be secure in their persons, houses, papers, and effects, against unreasonable searches and seizures, shall not be violated, and no Warrants shall issue, but upon probable cause, supported by Oath or affirmation, and particularly describing the place to be searched, and the persons or things to be seized.

Flying may not be a right, but the airlines do not want this kind of invasive search. They are put up to this by Homeland Security.