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more on TSA and Fear
From: David Farber <dave () farber net>
Date: Thu, 28 Sep 2006 13:39:07 -0400
Begin forwarded message: From: Chris Kantarjiev <cak () dimebank com> Date: September 28, 2006 10:23:35 AM EDT To: dave () farber net Subject: Re: [IP] more on TSA and Fear
What i've been seeing for my last 6 years on airplanes, however, has not been encouraging. I think Bruce Schneier is right: the real deterrent has been strong doors on cockpits, and passengers who will no longer tolerate hijack attempts at any cost, not TSA's inconsistent, and, I fear, ineffectual security-line 'theatre'.
While I agree, I would point out that the "passengers who will no longer tolerate hijack attempts" have caused their own idiotic behaviour. Several have appeared in the news in recent months, but I'll add my own: I always travel with a generic water bottle. In the past, I would board with it full, but on a recent trip (my first post-gel), I brought it with me empty. At the first drinks service, I asked the flight attendant to fill it with water. She refused. She offered to give me water in a cup - as often as I wished ("it's a long flight and I get bored"). I asked it I could then pour it into my water bottle and she said no. I goggled. She responded, essentially, "yes, it's ridiculous, but it only takes one worried passenger to divert us". I flashed quickly to a fighter escort and being led off the plane in handcuffs, and put my water bottle away. So much for "home of the brave". Chris Kantarjiev Palo Alto ------------------------------------- You are subscribed as lists-ip () insecure org To manage your subscription, go to http://v2.listbox.com/member/?listname=ip Archives at: http://www.interesting-people.org/archives/interesting-people/
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