[goldstategop]

Homeland Security is a mess. They can't secure our airports, ports and borders and deport illegal aliens. But they can keep decorated Marines and 83 year old grandmothers from flying. They bring a whole new meaning to the term, "public service."

(Denny Crane: "I Don't Want To Socialize With A Pinko Liberal Democrat Commie. Say What You Like About Republicans. We Stick To Our Convictions. Even When We Know We're Dead Wrong.")

[Malsua]

Homeland Security is a mess

That pretty much sums it up for me. I've flown probably 200k miles since 9/11. I was once pulled out of the line for a PEN in my suitcase. I guess they thought it was a shiv or something.

For a marine, who most certainly has a Mil ID and his UNIT, all with Military ID standing there vouching for him this is pure insanity.

[QQQQ]

I worked as security in Ben-Gurion airport in early 80's. When i see how security operates in US airports,i'm ready to cry.God help us...