TSA mess and the police

[skater]

A little humor:

I love how it makes fun of two hot issues!

 

[DisneyBamaFan]

A little humor:

 

[C.Ann]

A little humor:

 

[Muushka]

Thanks rie'smom. I needed that

 

[punkin]

Thanks rie'smom. I needed that

I think this thread needed that. I know it's a serious issue, but a little levity is always appropriate.

 

[rie'smom]

Thanks rie'smom. I needed that

You're welcome!

I think this thread needed that. I know it's a serious issue, but a little levity is always appropriate.

This is why I posted the cartoon. The thread has become even more contentious so I figured some humor might cool things down a bit.

 

[LuvOrlando]

Thanks for the giggle

 

[Topper]

Just so it's not misumderstood..I didn't say that one over the other was the receiving end...it's a 2 way street. I think anyone who is agravated by another should use the ignore.

I agree DMRick. If the "general you" thinks a post crosses a line, they can report it, or put the poster on ignore. The continued backhanded personal attacks are getting tiresome.

I'll use my own advice and report/ignore going forward. They have been warned

 

[tsme]

This might have been mentioned before & if so I apologize for the repetition. Can't the government just run each person who purchases a plane ticket's name through their data base to weed out some of the crazies? Won't that help? I know they have a no fly list but as we've read before these people have gotten on planes. So who checks it? Shouldn't it be checked when the person attempts to buy the ticket? Then they can deny them then & there, thereby keeping some bad guys out of the airports, security lines (where they might slip in), & planes. I might be way off base, it's just a thought.

 

[C.Ann]

So has anyone been able to determine what the screening process is for dogs and cats yet?

I just can't get that video out of my head - and them reporting that she and the dog were able to "board the plane and fly out"..

 

[SaraJayne]

Yes, very true. People will grasp at straws to try to present their own personal preferences as somehow more important than they are, in order to try to make it seem like things should be done their way. That's simply not reasonable.

I'm sorry, I can't help it. This post has me rolling, given other posts in this thread by you, Bicker.

People that disagree with you aren't morons, even though you try to make them out that way.

 

[tsme]

I don't know if the rules for dogs & cats has changed, but when I flew in September I saw a man with a dog. All he had to do was put the dog's kennel on the xray belt to run it through & he carried his dog (without leash & collar) through the metal detector. And that was it. By the way the puppy was too cute looking around & all the TSA peps were nice & smiling.

 

[CPT Tripss]

Regular oxygen is OK (on some airlines). . . http://www.tsa.gov/travelers/airtravel/specialneeds/editorial_1374.shtm#2

Airline policies regarding oxygen can be found at http://www.airlineoxygencouncil.org/cms/?page_id=42

Oxygen generators are different than pressurized oxygen tanks. As it was explained to me, the generators pull oxygen out of the air. It is great to see that they allow POC's now. But you can see from the link above that they suggest that you contact the airlines in advance because you are essentially asking for a reasonable accommodation.

This was not the case 2 years ago when I called around. They said they would not provide oxygen and the pressurized tanks were not allowed. I don't know if it was a TSA rule or the airlines themselves or maybe uninformed customer service representatives.

Yes, those are POC's. Those do not work for everybody on oxygen.

Just to be clear - on a minor issue. Some airlines will provide oxygen canisters, for a price. So, folks who need these canisters are able to travel by air.

 

[Bilberry]

I felt bad, but it made me laugh at all the bad luck for this comedian's families had at flying, dealing with security, a few years back!

From a personal standpoint - the somewhat funny part for me is that the pilot for the Alaska Airlines flight very well could have been my cousin's husband. I know he captains from Seattle to S. California.

No More Airplanes … Now That’s a Happy Holiday
http://www.tomnaughton.com/?p=855

 

[CPT Tripss]

On a lighter note . . . how about that woman who uses a chair travelling in lingerie and a trench coat? On her first attempt to fly, TSA found some explosive residue on her chair . . . their response? They sent her home. She came back the next day and made her flight. That's some securrity system!

 

[bicker]

People that disagree with you aren't morons, even though you try to make them out that way.

Good thing I haven't done anything of the sort. If you want to discuss the issue, then please do so. If you're just here to join in the effort to attempt to distract attention away from the points that I and others are making, by engaging in self-serving mud-slinging, then please reconsider posting. Thanks.

 

[Topper]

I'll be more than happy to produce my test results and links to the hundreds of media interviews I did as a profoundly gifted child if you feel you need "proof."

I'd be thrilled if you would post those links. Thanks in advance!

 

[Muushka]

I'll be more than happy to produce my test results and links to the hundreds of media interviews I did as a profoundly gifted child if you feel you need "proof."

JL, I know you offered and I have no doubt that you are what you say you are.
But if I were you, I would not put my personal info up on these boards.

 

[C.Ann]

I don't know if the rules for dogs & cats has changed, but when I flew in September I saw a man with a dog. All he had to do was put the dog's kennel on the xray belt to run it through & he carried his dog (without leash & collar) through the metal detector. And that was it. By the way the puppy was too cute looking around & all the TSA peps were nice & smiling.

Thanks! I was really curious about that.. I wonder if it has changed with these new enhanced security measures.. I really never thought about these pets until today - when I saw that video..

On a lighter note . . . how about that woman who uses a chair travelling in lingerie and a trench coat? On her first attempt to fly, TSA found some explosive residue on her chair . . . their response? They sent her home. She came back the next day and made her flight. That's some securrity system!

I provided a link to that - a page or two back.. There's a video of her sitting in a wheelchair - in her bra and panties (is that okay to say? ) with her little white dog in her lap.. That's what got me to wondering about security checks on pets..

I too was confused by the "go home and come back tomorrow" statement.. I believe that was after an hour (Maybe two? Can't remember for sure) of interrogation and such..

 

[LuvOrlando]

No need JLT. If someone is going to respect someone else they do it just because they should and if they don't nothing you can say or do will change their minds. I think everyone's posts speak for themselves because intelligence shows through everything, just like kindness. Come to think of it, this is also true for their opposites. Of course, if you just want to share who you are Go For It!