Don't touch me there?

[Grace]

What is that all about? Neither of those had anything to do with bombs, explosives, and the like.

In the first instance, perhaps a mechanic should have "patted down" that engine before take off.

[RICHARD]

lev·i·ty [ lévvətee ]


noun

Definition:

flippancy: remarks or behavior intended to be amusing, especially when they are out of keeping with a serious occasion


[Mid-16th century. < Latin levitas< levis "light (in weight)"]


Use it in a sentence?



The plane that hit the car lost it's levity, eh?

[Cataholic]

I hope the tremendous backlash against this latest safety feature will result in a change. I am odd...I really don't mind government intrusion, I kind of feel, "well, nothing I am doing is worth their attention" and move on. I would probably let a police officer into my home to search, without a warrent, no less, as I have nothing to hide. If they told me they had a reason, and I bought it, I would let them in.

But, this? For some reason, I just can't see it. It is clear it isn't a deterrant, but something done to promote peace and tranquility in the airline industry. Don't people think any more?

[lizbud]

What is that all about? Neither of those had anything to do with bombs, explosives, and the like.

In the first instance, perhaps a mechanic should have "patted down" that engine before take off.

The argument for these invasive procedures has been lost long ago,
judging by the responses in this thread. Maybe Richard can recite the
alphabet next, but it doesn't change people's minds.

[Grace]

[RICHARD]

. Maybe Richard can recite the
alphabet next, but it doesn't change people's minds.

I can sing them too?


Why would I want to change anyone's minds?

Here's the deal. NO ONE REALLY CARED OR SAID DIDDLY about the searches beforehand. Some little twerp had to record his 'tough guy' rant and go the media, then Ms. America was sexually assaulted so now we have to change everything? I guess I can along with that. WTF do I know?

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Check these photos out.

http://gizmodo.com/5690820/body-scanner-pic-gallery



Did the TSA keep the good pics for themselves?

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SALTY LANGUAGE WARNING!!

I screamed with this video.



http://il.youtube.com/watch?v=WXDLQPfqc04

[popcornbird]

Unfortunately, opting out of flying doesn't work for anyone traveling to any place overseas. We don't really want to go back to ship travel now do we?

This is terrible. The American public should take a stand against this. Maybe if we all boycott travel, the airline industry would lose business, and the government would come back to their senses and get rid of these terrible machines and molesting pat downs.

The chances of dying in a plane crash are much higher than dying because of some idiot with evil intentions. Flying is always a risk. Get real. The security system after 911 was doing a great job. What was the point of adding this nonsense?

[caseysmom]

Well other countries have been doing this for years, I had this done in the middle east 10 years ago. I think the United States got too lax and now they are going too far the other way.

I think there must be some threats we aren't hearing about, I think they don't want to get everyone up in arms. I personally would just opt for the scanner.

[sparks19]

LOTS of people were complaining about this before that guy said "don't touch my junk"

This has been a topic of conversation since everyone found out that this would be the new policy.

[RICHARD]

9/11.