tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7959803343678816550.post6131561610778352004..comments2023-10-31T02:08:20.043-07:00Comments on CJS395 Spring 2012: TSA, Sheep in Wolves Clothing?Michael Gizzihttp://www.blogger.com/profile/15691728024188312906noreply@blogger.comBlogger8125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7959803343678816550.post-16468217774487883872012-04-25T10:59:37.516-07:002012-04-25T10:59:37.516-07:00I think TSA has gone too far. My mother flies ofte...I think TSA has gone too far. My mother flies often, and by no means does she look like a terrorist. Regardless of her looks, TSA always seems to pick her out, and do their whole routine. I know they choose this to be politically correct, and not step on the toes of our foreign friends who fly. But lets get real here, instead of wasting time doing "random" searches, lets do a little more profiling. I have never flown out of the country, but I have heard stories from friends who have, and they say they were picked just because they were American. I think its funny how other countries can profile and nothing is said, but as soon as America is accused of profiling, everyone is considered racist, and let the lawsuits begin. I also think those X-Ray cameras are an invasion of privacy, and if the people of Florida do not have to be drug tested to be on welfare because its an invasion of privacy, then the citizens who choose to fly shouldn't have their privacy rights infringed.Tim Simulishttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10921145255152690972noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7959803343678816550.post-83362650450289543082012-04-24T22:30:02.168-07:002012-04-24T22:30:02.168-07:00This is unbelievable. I have flown several times a...This is unbelievable. I have flown several times and have been fortunate enough to not run into issues like this. It is crazy to see that people have the power to completely strip you down to clear you to fly. I want our skies to be safe and to keep Americans safe, but when is it going to be too much.ajhollhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06134747001790882169noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7959803343678816550.post-71429550088963926712012-04-24T18:18:21.958-07:002012-04-24T18:18:21.958-07:00I might not travel that must but my personal exper...I might not travel that must but my personal experiences with TSA have been fine. Maybe I'm not the typical standout but I do have to deal with something most do not. Every time i fly over a few state lines I have to check in to confirm that I'm not the Declan M O'Neill on the no fly list. Sort of a hassle but nothing im not used to by now. Back to TSA dealings, I dont really mind the lines and procedure. I arrive early and walk through with my head down and shoes off. It only seems when people are trying to make a statement that TSA provides the rings to jump through. I get what you are saying they have ramped up the security I am not behind X-ray scans that just seems like laziness.Declan Ohttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13071869394072445955noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7959803343678816550.post-17643261992681432852012-04-23T15:20:04.739-07:002012-04-23T15:20:04.739-07:00Seeing the state of the U.S. in terms of security ...Seeing the state of the U.S. in terms of security now is a bit disappointing seeing as this nation is known for its freedoms compared to other countries. I feel like policies likes this hinder our freedoms. But at the same time I understand why and hope different strategies can be found to deal with this issue.Kerolos Gabrahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08269071199648584580noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7959803343678816550.post-78953346108423185712012-04-22T17:30:23.173-07:002012-04-22T17:30:23.173-07:00I agree with Brittany. The article had me a little...I agree with Brittany. The article had me a little confused between safety and the right to privacy. The government already has too much control in my opinion but full body scans are a great way to double check safety standards with detail. At what point is American squeamishness over nudity and privacy crossing the line with governmental policies and Airlines ability to make traveling as uncomfortable as possible.Robert Mhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14559986508809887699noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7959803343678816550.post-60740883118536487072012-04-22T16:32:06.423-07:002012-04-22T16:32:06.423-07:00When reading this I had mixed feelings...The thing...When reading this I had mixed feelings...The thing that stuck out the most in this Blog that i did not like was the body x-ray machine. I think it is so disgusting that they make people go through that even though they can see all parts of your body. I feel as if that is very illegal. Something that I read but didnt really agree with is taking off your shoes. I do think there is a purpose for that because people can hide things in their shoes that a metal detector cannot find. Airports are always going to have security no matter what becasue we need it but i dont think they need to have scans that they can see the naked body!Brittany Tazziolihttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07821833484285374696noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7959803343678816550.post-73853748756020293382012-04-20T17:13:19.309-07:002012-04-20T17:13:19.309-07:00This is completely ridiculous, and something reall...This is completely ridiculous, and something really needs to be done about this. Ever since I have been in one of Dr. Gizzi's classes I have heard him argue about TSAs and the power they have been given and how they are abusing it. I believe that they have stepped over the boundaries of our fourth amendment rights and we are just letting this happen. There is a need for us to give up some of our freedoms in order for the government to protect us, it is a part of the social contract philosophy of government. Our government was set up so we would have protections against protocols like this, and we do need to fight for our rights. This is where concepts like reasonable suspicion and probable cause need to come into play. There should be variable levels that a TSA should go through before they even think about having the right to do strip searches and full body scans. I hate this notion that they feel they can do what they want with our personal liberties and our other rights as American citizens.<br /><br />Andrew Serenaaseren87https://www.blogger.com/profile/02599674385149527526noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7959803343678816550.post-87448060321847719462012-04-20T09:31:04.419-07:002012-04-20T09:31:04.419-07:00Benjamin Franklin was quoted as saying: “Those who...Benjamin Franklin was quoted as saying: “Those who desire to give up freedom in order to gain security will not have, nor do they deserve, either one.” Since the passing of the Patriot Act after 9/11 we are expected to give up some of our liberties and freedoms in the name of security, which practically makes us slaves to the state. In my opinion, the man in Portland was justified in his actions because the TSA, in recent years, has gone too far in some cases in the name of "security." A few years ago I read a story of an 80+ year old woman that was strip searched by TSA agents because of mere suspicion. An elderly woman presents very little danger to anyone and more than that, does not need to be subject to such searches; in my opinion that is degrading and completely unnecessary. I have flown many times since 9/11 and luckily I have not had such run-ins with TSA agents but I have no individuals who have been subject to these searches based on little to no suspicion, and it is my opinion that the TSA has gone too far and has been granted too much discretion and freedom to search whom they please.Jory Pieperhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05917935702781235147noreply@blogger.com