Loss of Privacy

Pilots have been talking to the TSA and pilots may have their security procedures changed.

This is what we are fighting against. This comment is from the comment section on CNN:

I hope this guy really does decide not to fly again. I would hate to have him on my flight. I have been patted down and scanned and never regretted it. I am a nervous flyer, and appreciate the feeling of security TSA provides – although I do think the manner of the some of the agents needs improvement.

The uninformed and ignorant public are fine with the “feeling” of security the TSA provides. They are fine with the invasions of privacy so long as they feel like they are secure. When, on its best day, the TSA only screens about 5% of its cargo, how much better do you think screening passengers really is? The TSA hasn’t caught any terrorists.

We need to fight against, not only the horrific full body scanners and invasive pat downs, but also against people who don’t know what their talking about. Write your representatives in Washington and remember Opt Out Day is November 24th.

Marc Rotenberg, Electronic Privacy Information Center, is suing TSA and wants body scanners removed from airports.

Remember folks, these scanners cannot even detect the types of explosives (PETN) that caused the increase in security to begin with. They are nothing but a waste of time and money and are only there to harass regular passengers.

Opt out day is November 24, 2010. If you fly, make sure you opt out of the full body scanners at the airport. Until everyone starts doing this on a regular basis, the TSA will continue this garbage.

TSA Administrator John Pistole thinks opting out is stupid. He thinks a national opt out day is irresponsible.

On the eve of a major national holiday and less than one year after al Qaida’s failed attack last Christmas Day, it is irresponsible for a group to suggest travelers opt out of the very screening that could prevent an attack using non-metallic explosives. After coming to TSA with 26 years of law enforcement experience at the FBI, I understand the serious threats our nation faces and the security measures we must implement to thwart potential attacks.  This technology is not only safe, it’s vital to aviation security and a critical measure to thwart potential terrorist attacks.

John Pistole wants you to live in fear and play nice with the TSA. Do as you’re told. The technology is not safe and it is not vital to aviation security. Opting out on a major holiday creates awareness that Pistole and the TSA do not want average Americans knowing about.

The TSA’s behavior detection program has spent $200 million of taxpayer dollars, yet not one terrorist has been detected. They’ve stopped a few drug smugglers, but that is all. Our privacy is being eliminated at the airport so they can nab 1,700 drug smugglers.

Although the video is from May, 19, 2010, it still holds true.

From January.