Airport Secrurity-Plz refrain from enjoying your trip!

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  1. LightTiger

    LightTiger Level IV

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    http://www2.macleans.ca/2010/01/26/plea ... -the-trip/

    ^^Very good article on airport security^^

    So, what are your opinions?

    Do you think that...
    a. I NEED MA PRIVACY!!!
    b. Its important because there are sooo many terrorist these days
    c. I don't really care, its not like i go any where anyway.
    d. I really don't like it, but its useful.
    e. it would be okay if they made some changes
    f. other

    i think e, i mean, yeah, i need my privacy, but its still important to make sure you and the rest of your country doesn't blow up. anyway, i'm never questioned anyway cuz i'm just a cute sweet innocent 14 yr old. :)
     
  2. coconutmoon

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    First of all that article is a hoot. I recently traveled with my cat and no other carry-ons other than a purse and found it to be easier than carrying on luggage, a lap top, and cosmetics. I went straight through security with no problem. Nobody asked about the cat or asked to see the health license. Who knows what I could have hidden in the cat... TSA is staffed by morons.
     
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    I don't know, but I'm no expert of security for TSA, but all I know is it shouldn't take this much security. While we are receiving a lot of threats from our enemies, I think they just need to step up their technology...I mean, do we really need to be naked to detect guns?
     
  4. LightTiger

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    haha i agree!!!
     
  5. tiati400

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    Meh. I'm not too bothered, but sometimes they do go a little over the top.
    Better to be safe than sorry though.
     
  6. Freja

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    Airport security varies from country to country imo. I mean, traveling in Europe is quite different than in USA. I find it kind of irritating that it takes so freaking long to go through security checks, but it doesns't really bother me that much. I can live with it.
    I noticed America was very strict with the security, and I kinda found it funny - they had these security questions, where one said; are you a terrorist. made me lol so hard in the airplane..
    But meh, I can live with it.
     
  7. LightTiger

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    i can live with it too...

    but many of my dads friends fill their baggage with random things...and they end up spending 30 mins just putting it all back. sooo its irritating.

    EDIT: w00t 500th post!
     
  8. knocturne

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    I'm going to go with E. Actually they can make whatever changes they want. As long as i still get to where i want to go, i'd rather be safe.
     
  9. l_royalty_l

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    Im gonna go with other.

    I really dont mind it, its not that difficult. The only thing that irks me is the rule about the liquids...cuz everyones a damn macgyver and can make a bomb out of set amounts of shampoo and gatorade! XD

    I just get there early, prepare for the rush, and have no problems. Better to be early and just relax in the terminal, than late and miss your flight. It helps keep me and my family safe, so its cool with me in the end.
     
  10. Pegaley

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    I do think it's very important for them to be careful, there's a lot of terrorism these days and i don't mind going through all the procedures to make sure i don't die.
     
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