Posted on 11/23/2010 6:27:27 AM PST by FredJake
Wednesday, November 24, is National Opt-Out Day for travelers at airports. According to the National Opt-Out website, the goal of the day is:
...to send a message to our lawmakers that we demand change. We have a right to privacy and buying a plane ticket should not mean that we're guilty until proven innocent. This day is needed because many people do not understand what they consent to when choosing to fly.
But Homeland Defense Secretary Janet Napolitano criticized the move, calling it "counter-productive", according to an article at Politico.
Speaking to reporters, Napolitano said the agency would “make adjustments or changes when called upon”, as long as the safety and security of passengers could be assured.
Napolitano said that only a small percentage of passengers were being patted down by TSA agents, and:
“Nonetheless, I think we all understand the concerns Americans have. ... Most Americans are not used to a real law-enforcement pat-down like that. So, as we move forward, of course we will listen to concerns.”
The reason most Americans are not used to such treatment is that most law enforcement officials believe in the concept of "probable cause", and abide by the Fourth Amendment to the Constitution, which reads:
"The right of the people to be secure in their persons, houses, papers, and effects, against unreasonable searches and seizures, shall not be violated, and no Warrants shall issue, but upon probable cause, supported by Oath or affirmation, and particularly describing the place to be searched, and the persons or things to be seized."
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I criticize toads in dresses, faux bass voices and dregs of society police states.
Has anyone offered to buy her a new giant dildo if she would just go away?
Janet should be finding a good lawyer for all the lawsuits and possible criminal charges that will be coming their way.
Toll-Free number to the Congressional Switchboard
(866) 338-1015
What is it with commie presidents and their love of law enforcement executives named Janet?
I don’t think it would provide the thrill that her present position does.
DHS. What a disaster.
It’s only a small number of people who are being sent to the showers...I don’t see what the big deal is...
Civil disobedience is (and has been) the only response to this government out of control. I’ve been advocating it since Spring/09, but even this planned act will probably be tepid on Wednesday. Americans don’t appear to be ready to do much more than use old methods with an administration that won’t respond to old methods.
No, no, no!
You can't professionalize unless you Federalize!
Little Tommy Daschle said so......
The belief of law enforcement agents is entirely irrelevant. The 4th ammendment limits the power of the state. Why can't folks understand this distinction. It is not subtle. Our forbears fought a revolution for it.
Look at the silver lining, you get a free prostate exam out of the deal.
Napolitano: This morally deficient tub of lard can FO.
Give it some time. The dude coming up with all the bombs has a new twist: The anal bomb! It was already used in Saudi a while back. He made a bomb that would fit, er, uh, you know where. Then, convinced his brother to give it a try. It didn't kill the Saudi official that they wanted to kill, but the brother is dead as a doornail. The TSA is operating based on last year's tactics, IOW, completely defensive. Wait until the anal bomb comes here and the TSA adopts digital rectal exams as part of security screening. When that happens we'll see if Americans have true grit.......
All understanding is gone....the delusion is strong.
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