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Racingwolf · 07-15-2004, 03:58 PM

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Make sure you read the whole article. Makes you wonder about our "better" security at the airports.

*mAlice* ^(Premo) · 07-15-2004, 04:16 PM

That story gave me goose pimples.

Racingwolf · 07-15-2004, 04:23 PM

I am glad i didnt read this before i went on vacation!!!

*mAlice* ^(Premo) · 07-15-2004, 04:26 PM

I may never fly again.

Toxick · 07-15-2004, 04:45 PM

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Originally posted by Racingwolf
Article

Make sure you read the whole article. Makes you wonder about our "better" security at the airports.

Can't read the whole article. I get to part where LA is in sight, and the next page won't load up.

What's the upshot?

sifl · 07-15-2004, 05:37 PM

The new tactic is to have a group of guys bring bomb components on an aircraft and assemble it in flight. They have been doing dry runs all over the world. The guys on her flight were doing a dry run but were released because we can't discriminate against the peace-loving Arab.

Warron · 07-16-2004, 10:53 AM

The article read like a lot of paranoia all wrapped up in a package of more paranoia.

It was some nice drama though.

tlatchaw · 07-16-2004, 11:02 AM

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Originally posted by Warron
The article read like a lot of paranoia all wrapped up in a package of more paranoia.

It was some nice drama though.

True.

I think I would have felt much the same, though. If this is the way the terrorists are trying to get us I hope they grab them.

*ylexot* ^(Premo) · 07-16-2004, 11:04 AM

Damned if you do, damned if you don't.

After 9/11 we had pre-boarding screening and people complained because it took too long to board.

My preference is to bring back the pre-boarding screening, but also implement the "trusted traveler" system. I'd subject myself to extremely stringent background checks (already have for work) to bypass the pre-boarding screening (still go through the initial screening). I fly a lot and while the searches, etc are inconveniet, I also understand the need and support the screening (even if I'm subjected to it severeal times a day). The problem is the minority (at least I think they are the minority) complain about it. As usual, the squeeky wheel gets the oil to the detrement to the rest of us.

Racingwolf · 07-16-2004, 11:43 AM

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Originally posted by Warron
The article read like a lot of paranoia all wrapped up in a package of more paranoia.

It was some nice drama though.

If I was on a plane and saw that I would be paranoid too!!

07-15-2004, 03:58 PM	#1 (permalink)
Racingwolf Registered User Member Since: Jul 2003 Posts: 126	Wall Street Article Article Make sure you read the whole article. Makes you wonder about our "better" security at the airports. __________________ "Victory means exit strategy, and it's important for the President to explain to us what the exit strategy is." --Governor George W. Bush (R-TX)
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07-15-2004, 04:16 PM	#2 (permalink)
mAlice ^(Premo) professional daydreamer Member Since: Mar 2001 Location: Wonderland Posts: 28,559	That story gave me goose pimples. __________________ #### you. I have enough friends.
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07-15-2004, 04:23 PM	#3 (permalink)
Racingwolf Registered User Member Since: Jul 2003 Posts: 126	I am glad i didnt read this before i went on vacation!!! __________________ "Victory means exit strategy, and it's important for the President to explain to us what the exit strategy is." --Governor George W. Bush (R-TX)
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07-15-2004, 04:26 PM	#4 (permalink)
mAlice ^(Premo) professional daydreamer Member Since: Mar 2001 Location: Wonderland Posts: 28,559	I may never fly again. __________________ #### you. I have enough friends.
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07-15-2004, 05:37 PM	#6 (permalink)
sifl Registered User Member Since: Feb 2004 Posts: 226	The new tactic is to have a group of guys bring bomb components on an aircraft and assemble it in flight. They have been doing dry runs all over the world. The guys on her flight were doing a dry run but were released because we can't discriminate against the peace-loving Arab.
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07-16-2004, 10:53 AM	#7 (permalink)
Warron Member Member Since: Apr 2001 Location: Lexington Park Posts: 497	The article read like a lot of paranoia all wrapped up in a package of more paranoia. It was some nice drama though.
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07-16-2004, 11:04 AM	#9 (permalink)
ylexot ^(Premo) Super Genius Member Since: Feb 2004 Location: St Inigoes, MD Posts: 9,830	Damned if you do, damned if you don't. After 9/11 we had pre-boarding screening and people complained because it took too long to board. My preference is to bring back the pre-boarding screening, but also implement the "trusted traveler" system. I'd subject myself to extremely stringent background checks (already have for work) to bypass the pre-boarding screening (still go through the initial screening). I fly a lot and while the searches, etc are inconveniet, I also understand the need and support the screening (even if I'm subjected to it severeal times a day). The problem is the minority (at least I think they are the minority) complain about it. As usual, the squeeky wheel gets the oil to the detrement to the rest of us.
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