Posted on 01/14/2010 5:24:03 AM PST by Rennes Templar
Who’s Tom Daschle???
A couple years ago I had to pick up my wheel chair bound sister at the Columbus, Oh airport. That arrogant tsa pos had my stand in the “doorway”, and mentioned me to go on. It wasn’t until later that I realized I had a couple of undesirable items on my body. Never detected, thankfully. He did make me take off my sandals tho.
Former Senate Majority Leader (D) SD, lost his seat in the 2004 election to Thune. In the aftermath of 9-11, and the creation of the TSA, he would not allow a civilian, non government entity be responsible for the airport security. It was a blatant power grab for Government Employee unions...............
I agree with you.
Choices:
1) Continue on, no foul.
2) Exit security, call wife to come get gun, no foul.
3) Exit security, mail gun home, no foul.
4) Turn myself in, lose gun, maybe go to jail.
Hmmmmm.
One of these things is not like the other,
One of these thins does not belong......
Another potential hijacker.
See? The system "worked."
As it is, he may have lost the gun, they might have arrested him, they still might, they might bill him for costs involving the incident, they might put his name on some suspected terrorist checklist, and at the very minimum, the serial number of his weapon is now linked to him.
He must have been out sick the day they taught strategery.
“Does it make sense to turn yourself in after you are past security or continue as if nothing had happened?”
Perhaps all of us reading this have asked the same question. I did. Then I thought, it points to the fact that America still has a core of people who still want to do right, even if we feel that “right” according to laws and codes are not always “right” in Constitutional principle, unfortunately.
The local authorities seem to have played it cool and wise, just confiscating the weapon without arresting the owner, who was upfront with them.
In Montana, he might even get the weapon back. Who knows.
Exactly. I'd just thank God that at least on that flight I'd have a way of defending the myself and fellow passengers from some whacked out muslim terrorist and continue on my way.
I know, I was making the point that the ass is gone, like a lot more will be next January.
I wouldn’t. I’d just keep it to myself, and when I was ready to return, FedEx it back to myself at home.
TotallyStupid
Asshats
While I was there I could see why the screw up happened. The atmosphere was a cross between the Oprah/Jerry Springer show complete with X-ray operators talking to coworkers about everything under the sun. An accident waiting to happen.
I would immediately turn around and use the exit to leave the secure area. No way would I continue on and knowingly board a plane with a gun.
I would rather miss the flight than run the risk of spending time in jail or losing my RKBA for life, which shouldn't be, but probably is, a potential outcome.
I would very much avoid turning myself in and supplying evidence against me.
You are right. The consequences of continuing are way too high even if the risk of being found out is low.
Missing a flight is a small penalty for the error of showing up with a gun.
I’m going to fly next month for the first time since 9/11, and am not looking forward to it. Except that I’ll get to see my grandkids without having to drive for 11 hours!
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