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Libertarians Call On Florida Sheriffs To Arrest TSA Agents

Posted on July 6, 2011 by kwilder

Do you think that it is easy and safe to travel by car, bus, or train in The United States? Did you know that the TSA (a part of Homeland Security) is now doing bodily searches at bus terminals, rail stations, and highways? This is not just an airport problem anymore. – KW (reposted from) […]

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TSA sinks to new low: Inspects adult diaper of 95 year-old cancer patient

Posted on June 27, 2011 by kwilder

(excerpt from) The Daily News TSA checks grandma’s ‘Depends’ Last Updated: 7:10 AM, June 27, 2011 Transportation Safety Administration screeners in Florida forced a 95-year-old cancer patient in a wheelchair to remove her adult diaper so it could be inspected, it was reported yesterday… Kimberly writes: Homeland security, the TSA, and citizens who believe that […]

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Is there hope to stop the TSA grope?: A bill in Texas. Happenings in 8 other states.

Posted on June 7, 2011 by kwilder

Below are clips from various articles about a bill in Texas that would fine TSA workers who touched the private parts of passengers without having probable cause. What happened: The bill was proposed, and won in the Texas House. The bill was withdrawn, because the federal government said that if it passed, they would shut […]

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Airport security outrage: Former Miss USA Says TSA Agent ‘Touched My Vagina’

Posted on April 29, 2011 by kwilder

Susie Castillo’s website is: here. [youtube=http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=LmADZpqhKhQ] (excerpt from) Chicago Tribune Former Miss USA Says TSA Agent ‘Touched My Vagina’

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Video: Our government frisks innocent, 6-year-old girl

Posted on April 13, 2011 by kwilder

KW: If you watch this video — which it is hard to do — you will see how the techniques the TSA uses to convince the child to succombe to this search, and feel assured, could be modeled by any child molester. This is very bad for our children, and our country. (In some places […]

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The TSA groped former Governor Jesse Ventura

Posted on January 25, 2011 by kwilder

(excerpt from) UPI Ventura sues TSA over airport patdown Published: Jan. 25, 2011 at 1:18 AM MINNEAPOLIS, Jan. 25 (UPI) — Former Minnesota Gov. Jesse Ventura is suing the Transportation Security Administration for allegedly violating his privacy rights during an airport patdown… The suit names the U.S. Department of Homeland Security, DHS Secretary Janet Napolitano, […]

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Excellent update on TSA protests and National Opt Out Day (and what happens next…)

Posted on November 25, 2010 by kwilder

From the website Optoutday.com: THANK YOU for making National Opt Out Day a success! Despite claims to the contrary, National Opt-Out Day was a rousing success.  The entire point of the campaign was to raise awareness of the issues of privacy and aviation safety at TSA checkpoints, with the ultimate goal of influencing policy – […]

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Yesterday’s Speedo Is Today’s Introduction…

Posted on November 24, 2010 by kwilder

It’s still a little early to see whether National Opt Out Day will affect the TSA screenings, or give a message to the Obama Adminstration and Homeland Security about Americans’ right to travel in dignity. Though, there is an interesting story about a meeting on Capitol Hill on Monday, which makes me think the politicians […]

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San Francisco Airport (and more): National Opt-Out Day Activities…help demonstrate against naked scanners, etc.

Posted on November 24, 2010 by kwilder

[Editor’s Note: A Detroit demo at bottom. For an interactive map with a state-by-state list of demos, go to wewontfly.com] National Opt-Out Day activities at San Francisco International Airport A Media Advisory [and call to action] Release Date: Nov. 23, 2010 Re: Wednesday, Nov. 24, 2010 WHO: Those opposed to invasive TSA screening practices that […]

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To my friends and all fellow Americans: Please don’t ruin it for me (don’t get scanned or patted down)

Posted on November 23, 2010 by kwilder

If there is any possible way that you can skip any flight plans for Wednesday, November 24, 2010, please do. For a list of groups planning various levels of boycotts and demonstrations, please see the bottom of this post. If you allow yourself to get scanned by x-rays, or demeaned by having your genitals touched […]

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Nader: TSA is delivering naked insecurity

Posted on November 20, 2010 by kwilder

As published in USA TODAY, November 18, 2010, and sent to Nader’s e-mail announcement list: TSA is delivering naked insecurity by Ralph Nader To airline passengers: Get ready for naked insecurity. To the Department of Homeland Security: If you thought this week was bad, brace yourself for a tsunami of protests in the days ahead. […]

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TSA security guard pats down crying 3-year-old girl

Posted on November 17, 2010 by kwilder

New incident: Video of a young boy, shirt off, being patted down by TSA. Video: here. Another incident: Young child whose pacifier set alarm off, taken out of mom’s view for screening. Story: here. _________________________________ Story about three-year old I don’t know who is worse, this young girl, or her parents for getting sucked into […]

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Will new, oppressive, airport security measures keep us safer?

Posted on November 17, 2010 by kwilder

The Wall Street Journal has an excellent article on new TSA measures such as full body scanners (naked scanners) and aggressive pat-downs. The full article is: here. And, below is their excellent explanation of the foolishness of these new measures as a security strategy: It’s the same kind of trade-off TSA implicitly provided when it […]

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Updates on the full body scanner issue: Michael Chertoff; Follow the money; pilots revolt

Posted on November 9, 2010 by kwilder

Update: On Wednesday, November 24, 2010, the day before Thanksgiving, there will be an Opt-Out day, for people to either not fly, or to opt-out of the full body scanners. More information and ideas at www.wewontfly.com ___________ Glad to see the outrage on both left and right about the TSA’s full body scanners, and the […]

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