TSA mess and the police

[Sorsha]

My DH who was a political science major in college would repectfully disagree with you as would everyone else who has posted since the question was asked. You might want to check your post to see if you posted correctly.

Yeah, its ususally the other way around.
Conservatives usually want less government, liberals ususally want more. That, of course is putting it very simplistically.

At the risk of being tarred and feathered, I have taken several of those silly online surveys where you have to answer sixty-billion questions to find out where you fall on the political spectrum. I always score very very liberal, leaning a little toward socialist. So ya'll might want to take what I post with a grain of salt if those things bother you.

 

[mhsjax]

Liberals are for freedoms and limited government intrusion. Conservatives want way more government involvement. This is a general rule.

Nope, you have that backwards.

 

[dismom2]

Liberals are for freedoms and limited government intrusion. Conservatives want way more government involvement. This is a general rule.

You've got that backward.

 

[chicagodisneyfan]

You do bring up something I was wondering about. I grew up very liberal (marched with NOW in D.C. even ). I was somewhat anti-government intrusion ("stay out of my bedroom", etc.). I don't want this thread closed, so I hope this doesn't make it too political, but I'm wondering why it seems that liberals seem more "for" the new security measures than conservatives. (And now, I am one of those "crazy" tea partiers -though not full of government conspiracy worries like those you described!).

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Truly - and I mean no disrespect - is that I believe liberals have a sense of humor. And tend to believe the experts over the safety of the equipment.

Case in point - my sister called me last night with a story she described as hilarious. She was sent through the backscatter - she told them she had a medical device attached to her (insulin pump). Well whoever was screening in the room where they watch the pictures saw it as worrisome and there were 9 people surrounding her within 10 seconds. Escorted to a private room. She offered to pull the pump out of her pocket and they kept telling her to keep her hands out of her pockets. Finally the room cleared except for 3 women and my sister was able to slowly pull up her shirt and show them the pump.

Then they swabbed everything. Took about 10 minutes and they said thank you and let her go.

Its all in the attitude and she is laughing about it.

 

[chicagodisneyfan]

Nope, you have that backwards.

As usual, you cannot see the forest for the trees. I do not want my post deleted, but you are wrong on so many levels!

 

[olwyngdh]

Yeah, its ususally the other way around.
Conservatives usually want less government, liberals ususally want more. That, of course is putting it very simplistically.

I think what it really comes down to in the real world rather than in the philosophical discussion is the *type* of government involvement the different philosophies want...but unless the person is an anarchist, they want government involvement of some type.

 

[chicagodisneyfan]

Nope, you have that backwards.

you are not worth the points

 

[wvjules]

And now it is a full fledged political discussion.

 

[Jennasis]

And now it is a full fledged political discussion.

It's only a discussion if someone engages.

 

[punkin]

Yep conservative are pretty much for very little government. Liberals want more gov't involvement. This is a general rule.

I am a liberal and I am against this particular government intrusion into my life.

 

[mhsjax]

It's only a discussion if someone engages.

Yep, and I will not engage.

 

[Jennasis]

Soo, what do you think of the TSA's new breed of security sniffer-dogs?

 

[mhsjax]

Soo, what do you think of the TSA's new breed of security sniffer-dogs?

I think I would be arrested, cause I would scoop him up and take him home with me. OMG. too cute.

 

[Jennasis]

I think I would be arrested, cause I would scoop him up and take him home with me. OMG. too cute.

No terrorist would mess with THAT!

 

[klj27]

The way I see it is slightly different from less government vs more government, but instead one side feels the government knows what is best for the people while the other side feels that the people are the government. Based on what I have read so far some will say the liberal is the first and some will say the conservative is. Other examples to follow what was already posted are making laws about outlawing happy meals and forcing the purchase of healthcare.

 

[Jennasis]

But why stop at dogs? There's a whole arsenal of intimidating animals that could be employed for national security on flights.

Who would dare tangle with this:

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[mhsjax]

Soo, what do you think of the TSA's new breed of security sniffer-dogs?

Is that your dog? or just a pic that you found.

 

[mhsjax]

But why stop at dogs? There's a whole arsenal of intimidating animals that could be employed for national security on flights.

Who would dare tangle with this:

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I have this sudden urge to start screaming. MINE MINE MINE. And the something about a water taxi. Well this is a Disney Boards, isn't it?

 

[Jennasis]

Or this dude:

 

[Jennasis]

Is that your dog? or just a pic that you found.

Just an adorable pic.