"Don't touch my junk" Defying Security Theatre!

[ALC Rail Writer]

Was escorted out of the airport. What did you expect?

Nov. 15) -- A California man got thrown out of San Diego's airport when he refused a revealing full-body scan and then an alternative pat-down, telling a Transportation Security Agent, "If you touch my junk, I'll have you arrested."
John Tyner, 31, said he was told he could face a civil lawsuit and a $10,000 fine for leaving the screening area before the security check was complete, according to news reports and his blog.

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Link to his blog

Well what did he expect would happen, if he put up enough of a fuss that they'd just let him board? I wouldn't be surprised if it has happened-- still.

Too bad it never crossed his mind to take a train, bus, or drive.

Whatever you think of the man I find the TSA's comments quite-- upsettingly honest. They admitted that buying an airplane ticket is a form of contract that surrenders your rights. If this is true it should be subject to contract law, which would exempt those under 18 (who cannot enter a legally binding contract) and many other groups, including those who don't speak English (if a contract in their native tongue isn't provided). Of course this won't happen, "if this wasn't the government..."

Incidentally I'd figure it's molestation, not assault.

 

[Trogdor]

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