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Wednesday, January 19, 2011

The TSA reconsiders

On January 13, TSA Administrator John Pistole said in a speech before the American Bar Association that they were attempting to find less intrusive ways of screening the traveling public.

During his speech, he eluded to the fact that they were considering using a full body scanner that shows stick figures.





Their goal is to be as minimally invasive as possible.  Ah, little late on that end. The stick figure full body scanner is already in use in Amsterdam and the TSA is going to decide this year whether they should switch.

They're also considering adopting another method similar to that used at Israeli airports.  PROFILING.  Yes, the Israelis profile....but they don't call it that.  No. They have a more civilized explanation. They rely less on the physical security but more so on the visual scrutiny of the passenger the minute they walk in the door.  If their suspicions are elevated, they will engage this person in a conversation, assessing things like, demeanor and body language and yes, they do take in to consideration sex and race.  Imagine that.  What a novel idea.  It could work.

2 comments:

Mad Jack said...

Sick figures? I got a stick they can look at.

You know, what you illustrate is another example of US stupidity. If I wanted to secure my home, wouldn't it make sense to go and find some people who deal with burglary all the time and ask what works and what doesn't? Or, being a well-read intelligent sort, I could just invent my own system. What do you suppose is best?

If the US wanted to secure airports (and planes), the number one expert in the world is Israel. Note that Israel never has problems that don't get arrested first, and does not use x-ray scanners. Oh, but Israel profiles which the moonbats tell us is bad-bad-bad... I'm just plain sick of it.

When some little scum bag pilfered Mom's garage we called the Sylvania Township Police (in Ohio) and asked what to do. A detective came out and spent a good deal of time talking to mom and explaining just what to do to make the place safe. We followed his advice and haven't had a problem since. Ditto with fire safety - ask a fireman and do what he says.

Airport security? Ask the Israelis and do what they say. When the moonbat political action group gets its back up, ask forgiveness.

Older School said...

Our country does some randomly stupid shit all in the name of political correctness.
As long as there are loud mouth liberals spouting asinine ideologies and rhetoric, this country will continue its downward spiral in to the land of ignorant wussies!