Of course this isn’t happening the way millions of travelers describe it. (BS)  There are hundreds of opinions, stories, video, images, jokes and cartoons on the subject.  I’d hope I can link as many of those items as possible so I’ll try at least a few to get the ball rolling.  But, did anyone ever really stop to think that this symptom is a smoke screen for the real problems???

Why are there such extreme “security measures” in the first place?  Because we’re afraid of terrorists killing people on planes, or worse, using planes as missiles against hardened targets like on 9/11.  These processes need to be perfect to prevent this from happening, but they aren’t.  They can never be.  The only way to prevent it is to stop using airplanes.  Well, with everyone complaining and threatening to drive, take a train or stay home, this could be the effect the “terrorists” actually wanted in the first place.  Make us work less, play less, travel less, and even shut down the airline industry.  Although the TSA and Homeland Security may be willing accomplices, the fact is that the real enemy is still our enemy, radical Islam.

To the point.  Get rid of illegal aliens.  Stop terrorists before they get on transport headed to the U.S.  Scan packages, crates, luggage, and containers travelling within and toward the U.S.  Verify that people are who they say they are (no plastic masks.)  Kill Osama Bin Laden and anyone who works for him and anyone who takes his place, and that’s just a start, of course.  There are plenty of other solutions no one wants to know about like allowing passengers to follow the second amendment and carry weapons…unless they are suicidal.  Scan clothing for chemicals associated with banned substances or volatile chemicals, etc.

There will always be a way to beat the system, whatever system is in place.  To be politically correct yet grope young children or keep nude photos of anyone and everyone that passes through a body scanner is worse than unethical, immoral, and illegal, it is unconstitutional as well.  Why don’t we shoot someone carrying a bomb in their underwear, on-sight?  Because it would be unethical, immoral, illegal, and unconstitutional.  Or is it because it is politically incorrect?

For now, the only answer is to shut down the airlines in the only PC way we all know how.  Support the unions and regular business fliers and refuse to fly or at least refuse the body scan (opt out) for the public groping option that will shut down security screening and/or delay flights.  Here is some more thorough reading on the topic…

Opting-Out of a Full-Body Scan? Get Ready for the TSA's New Molestation Pat-Down

Opinion: New TSA Security Measures Go Too Far: Seen Naked or 'Enhanced' Pat-Down? I'll Drive, Thanks

Public Protests as TSA Torpedoes Constitution

I suggest business travelers try to work more with technology and conduct remote conferences or work remotely via telecommuting.  Vacationers might consider driving since trains are expensive and buses, lets just not go there.  Rent a car if necessary, especially if you would have done it at the airport of your destination anyway.  Then, fight back by having PROFESSIONALS run TSA, make the Airlines take care of their own security, and remove PC from security once and for all.  What are your thoughts?  Who has a related site to link here?  I’m not looking forward to MY next flight…are you?

Simply put, elect a TEA Party coalition this November and make a veto-proof majority out of the House and Senate.  Since anything that is DONE today cannot be undone without the States or the President’s help, it’s pretty obvious why they’re cramming everything now.

It’s time to get the “Contract with America” mindset again.  This time, we need to do away with ALL career politicians.  George Washington didn’t need a term limit to leave and remember folks, he could have been King George if he wanted it.  But today, the BASTARDS don’t get the hint.  The machine puts morons on ballots, morons go to the polls and vote for them, and what do you think we’re going to get???  That’s rhetorical so don’t wait for an answer.  Yeah, if I vote for them I am one as well.  I hope it isn’t too late to change.

For all of the caucuses in DC today we need just one to make a real difference, the TEA Party Caucus.  Right now, real conservative Democrats, Independents, and Republicans can start it and sign up others.  Take a pledge and, don’t worry, we can hold their feet to the fire.  Come November, we can score them and vote IN the RIGHT folks and get rib of the riff-raff.  After WE the PEOPLE are heard; the Constitution restored; IRS, Dept. of Education, and other illegitimate agencies are abolished, then they can consider leaving office or installing Term Limits.

My agenda is Term Limits first, just in case anyone asks, but I know there are more pressing matters that could make that fight moot very soon.

At the very least, anyone who has NOT upheld their oath of office to protect the Constitution should be jailed, then officially removed from office.  Today would be good time for that to start.

Thank you for considering my rant.  Valid comments, pro or con, will be considered and approved.

Political Parties in the United States

II  Early Nonpartisanship

The framers of the United States Constitution made no provision in the governmental structure for the functioning of political parties because they believed that parties were a source of corruption and an impediment to the freedom of people to judge issues on their merits. James Madison argued in his The Federalist “No. 10” paper against a system in which “factions” (his word for parties) might be able to seize control of the government. George Washington, in accordance with the thinking of his fellow Founding Fathers, included in his Cabinet men of diverse political philosophies and policies, rather than narrow his choices to those of a single political outlook.

"Political Parties in the United States," Microsoft® Encarta® Online Encyclopedia 2009
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Not that I am as astute as one of the Framers, but I think many of us came to this realization, if not this year, rather recently.  Many Democrats may have had their eyes opened earlier this decade while it took last year's (2008) election cycle and aftermath to realize that it’s one big happy family in Washington DC.  The Two Party system is really just one BIG Party…and We’re paying the bill.

Yeah, yeah, I’m trying to make a T-Shirt slogan, and maybe not even doing a great job at it, but, hey, I’m not Ronald Reagan…I just like to share my views when I think I’m Right and want to find people who agree with me.  In this case, I really rather care NOTHING for people who don’t.  If we’re after the same thing(s), we can work together to bring about the rebirth of freedom FROM tyranny in Washington and then we can debate how to fix the rest of the country…WITHOUT the Government getting in the way.