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[furrbear]

From CBS News--Passenger Lights Explosive on Delta Flight:

As the plane was on final approach to Detroit Metropolitan Airport, the suspect lit and set off what were at first described as fireworks or firecrackers but may have been another type of explosive.

The explosive material was apparently taped to the man's leg and lit the lower part of his body. He was immediately subdued and restrained and was later transported to a hospital burn unit.

F***ing GREAT!!! First it was shoes. Then mouthwash and shampoo. Now, because of this, those Kabuki Klowns of Security Theatre known as the TSA, will have everyone removing their slacks or jeans at airport security screening points.

Comments

[sultmhoor.livejournal.com]

Lovely. And I get to fly out of DTW in a few months.

[pink-halen.livejournal.com]

We have long said the best way to solve the problem is make everyone fly Naked.

There are some pluses but a lot of minus.

[barak.livejournal.com]

Whatever they do, I'm thinking I'll simply stop flying... The TSA has made it such an INconvenience that the time savings is hardly worth it anymore.

[tbrough.livejournal.com]

ooo. A new class of seating! Clothing? Or Non-Clothing? I'll pay for the extra!

[perlcub]

I was saying the exact thing yesterday.

There was a commercial for Blue Fly.com wherein a model walked through the airport starkers, and TSA still suggested she take off her shoes. It's only a matter of time before that turns into a reality.

[inbhirnis.livejournal.com]

Well, as long as it means my crotch will be intensively patted by burly TSA guards, I'm willing to make that sacrifice for national security....

[furr-a-bruin.livejournal.com]

It's all such pointless bullshit.

If they want "security," the only PROVEN model is El Al's - but that requires a lot of highly trained, very well paid people.

I still say that George Carlin's pre-9/11/01 routine on airport security is STILL spot-on, except for the part about being able to take a bagful of sharp implements on board as long as the bag fits completely under the seat in front of you. ;)

It's always been THEATRE to provide the Average American with an illusion of security. And after 9/11, it became a way to remind people of why they "should be" scared.

[cubdaddy.livejournal.com]

He was on our government's TIDE list. Had been reported by his own father about his suspicious activity and connections. He should have been No-Fly, or at the very least, strip searched. Lord knows I was on that frakkin' list for 4yrs because my name is apparently a commonly used alias. Strip searched twice myself. Ticket agents had to make two phone calls to get me cleared every time I flew. It was such a pain in the ass, but I held my tongue, complied, and did my part by cooperating. And this motherfucker here just walked right on during the holidays.

TSA still suggested she take off her shoes

[ursine1.livejournal.com]

This seems to vary by airport. They don't require it at BCN.

I even had security joke with me here. My ID and boarding pass were checked before the real security screening. And the guard said (in English): "Enjoy your trip to Chicago!" Since I was going to San Francisco, I had to double-check my boarding pass. Then he said it was just a joke. He probably enjoyed my confused reaction.

Chuck

[happyengineer.livejournal.com]

So, do we now call this idiot the Underwear Bomber? I mean, next one of them is going to get on a plane with a shaped C4 charge up the ass. Can't wait for the TSA procedures after that happens.

This shit drives me crazy. The logic of staying seated for the hour before landing eludes me anyway, since this guy apparently was seated and, oh, that's right, he FAILED.

Grumble.