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Originally Posted by JumpinJesus
Since everything bad about terrorists has been said and will be said forever, I'll add something diversionary.
I'm waiting for the day when I turn on CNN and hear: "Authorities have uncovered a plot by terrorists to blow up airplanes using bombs made out of clothing. The Department of Homeland Security is now banning clothing on all flights and no one will be allowed to carry-on or check in clothing of any type."
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In May, 03, several people from Texas chartered a plane and had a totally nude flight.
Now back on topic.
In just over two weeks, I'll be flying across country. Everyone bitches and moans about the 'inconveniences' but, if you(everyone that flies) just change a few small things (and of course, those that have an overload of self-importance won't), things will be very smooth.
First off, NO carry on. Do you really need to bring that bag of make-up and spare undies? No. You hold the rest of us up who just want to sit down.
Second, put the nice shoes and sneakers in your bag and wear some slip-ons or flipflops. You know they're going to ask you to remove your shoes-again, you're holding us up.
Third-Walmart. Every town, every city, every 1-horse village has'em. If you think it's an inconvenience to have your shampoo tossed, don't bring it, buy it.
Fourth: Get there early. I have this flight to catch too. You're not more important, just pushier. Thinking you have such and such time and plan on being arrogant when you arrive holds the rest of us up.
Are the precautions a bit over the top? Hell, I don't think they're enough. What's to stop that 'relative' seeing that guy off from blowing up the airport itself? Remember when you used to be able to go to the gate with the departing person and watch them leave? I really think at some point, only people with boarding passes will be allowed through the doors. What's ironic is, the larger airports are also malls. And yes, Mal, the vendors and kiosks removed all toiletry items.