Comments on: Two-faced TSA ticks off air travelers: Here’s what you need to know

By: A Guide to The New Air Travel Rules | Ascir

A Guide to The New Air Travel Rules | Ascir — Sat, 12 Nov 2011 08:46:22 +0000

[...] you don’t have to worry about anything else. Remember, just read up on the new TSA rules. Unless you have been hiding under a rock for the past few months, you may have heard a thing or two …borders to a violation of their privacy. In fact, the new rules are so strict that the TSA has been [...]

By: MORT HERMAN

MORT HERMAN — Sun, 10 Jan 2010 08:11:48 +0000

FIRE THE TSA AND HIRE ISRAEL’S EL SECURITY.

By: Living Life Frame by Frame » Blog Archive » More Proof the TSA are Morons…

Tue, 05 Jan 2010 04:54:32 +0000

[...] I’m glad that I was not on an international flight, though. In a knee-jerk reaction to the Nigerian nut job bomber-wanna-be in Detroit, the TSA has released a new set of rules for international flights even more idiotic than their usual…. [...]

By: Two bloggers take on the Transport Security Administration « nourishing obscurity

Fri, 01 Jan 2010 07:38:11 +0000

[...] example of his work is here: “Passengers flying from international locations to U.S. destinations may notice additional [...]

By: TSA In A Tizzy Over Leaked Directive | Eye On Annapolis

TSA In A Tizzy Over Leaked Directive | Eye On Annapolis — Wed, 30 Dec 2009 17:28:36 +0000

[...] would not discuss them. In an effort to keep his readers informed, he posted a story about the TSA telling travelers one thing and airlines another. This was followed up with an update based on information given to him from an airline directive [...]

By: Andrew

Andrew — Tue, 29 Dec 2009 20:51:13 +0000

Or – here’s a novel idea…
We all fly naked? that way nobody can hide any shite up their pants legs or in their shoes.

By: Mary H

Mary H — Tue, 29 Dec 2009 16:29:46 +0000

Got a news update this morning. DeMint (R) of SC is holding up appointment of Obama’s choice for new head of TSA because, it said, he claims he doesn’t want TSA workers joining a union.
DeMint is part of the shadow government that really rules this country.
The more havoc among travelers, the more disgust with government in any form. Follow the thread……

By: New TSA Rules Create Gadget Chaos In The Air

New TSA Rules Create Gadget Chaos In The Air — Tue, 29 Dec 2009 15:42:33 +0000

[...] reliable airline analyst Chris Elliott says that several of the security bulletins involved expire on January 1, which means that this draconian regime may be [...]

By: Dr. Martin J. Dudziak

Dr. Martin J. Dudziak — Mon, 28 Dec 2009 17:14:00 +0000

I wrote a longer letter (including scientific test data) to Mr. Elliott at his email. Here is the brief comment:
Validated, experimentally “rock solid” methods for detecting the type of new terrorist “modus operandi” have been ready since 2006, even earlier, and we are part of the R&D lead team responsible for those, and the improved processes of use.
These have been soundly ignored by TSA and parts of DHS in particular, and I believe it is mainly due to the stranglehold over those agencies by (a) bureaucrats without good knowledge or experience, and (b) the corporate contractors that virtually control all decisions, purchases, policies – and they are numerous, but Booz-Allen, SAIC, Smiths GD, LMCO, Mantech and a few others stand out.

We did it, made it, proved it, and it is still being ignored, because it is cheaper, more accurate, simpler, faster, and not part of the “club.”

What we did and have should be made more visible, “known” through the media. Eventually the bureaucrats will give in, since they live principally by the “herd instinct” and mainly want to not be seen as potentially, or actually (legally) responsible for the deaths of hundreds or thousands. But they will not give in to Rational Change until they are pressured by the public, by “critical mass”, and that means media noise and coverage.

Sincerely,
Dr. Dudziak, TETRADYN Applied Bio Cyber Sciences, Inc. (Charlotte NC)

By: Michelle Raand

Michelle Raand — Mon, 28 Dec 2009 04:10:03 +0000

Talking about spreading infections, one thing that bugs me in the plane is the people who cough and sneeze without restraint. Most times they do that without consideration for the people sitting next to them and pass on their germs to us. I’ve wished for some form of protection from the microbes they are spewing out. I could wear a face mask but it is so uncomfortable and moreover it scares away everyone. So I came up with a product idea and patented it. I want to know how many others like me will find this product useful and so created a survey. Just fill it up and give me your valuable feedback. Thanks!
http://www.surveymonkey.com/s/air-travel

By: Dick Jordan

Dick Jordan — Sun, 27 Dec 2009 21:45:21 +0000

Here’s what my travel writing colleague, Terry Gardner (whose stories appear in the Chicago Tribune, Huffington Post, and the L.A. Times) told me about her Dallas-Los Angeles flight on December 27th: “My timing, 1 hr 40 minutes before my flight, [and] taking carry-on bags only, must have been perfect because TSA took only about 5-6 minutes [to clear me through security]. Main thing I’ve noticed lately is that after first TSA person checks your boarding pass and ID you can put it all away. No longer any need to carry your boarding pass through the metal detector screener.”

By: Joe Farrell

Joe Farrell — Sun, 27 Dec 2009 20:43:08 +0000

sure makes me glad I own my own airplane – a small 4 seater – but this recent insanity [on the part of the govt - not the terrorists - I expect it from the terrorists] I can drive to the airport and then get in my airplane and go – and be most places before the average person gets finished getting felt up by TSA.

By: Aaron Gold

Aaron Gold — Sun, 27 Dec 2009 20:27:35 +0000

Marc says> At what point do we just ask them to sleep in the airport so they can be there 12 hours before their plane leaves?

Better question: At what point is it faster to drive?

By: Ames

Ames — Sun, 27 Dec 2009 19:02:30 +0000

I was just reading another site and not only are electronic devices not permitted in the last hour but neither are books, newspapers or magazines. And of course when there is a delay and the the last hour becomes two, then three, what are all the frustrated passengers to do with themselves! The movies and iPods at least kept some of us quiet.

By: Mort B

Mort B — Sun, 27 Dec 2009 18:52:13 +0000

Once again we see the ineptness of TSA. They are not protecting us; they are protecting their jobs! Their gut reaction to last week’s attempted terrorist act does NOTHING to protect us. When will they realize that the problem lies not with things, but with people. Those of us who are old enough to remember a radio program called ‘The Shadow’ will recall the phrase, “Who knows the evil that lurks within the hearts of men? The Shadow knows!’ Obviously the TSA does not know, and makes no attempt to know, preferring issue stupid rules which only serve to make the travel experience a nightmare for most of us.