From: Richard Gauszka 

Ellen K. wrote:
> Common sense would require extra screening of male Muslims under 45.
>
> On Sat, 10 Feb 2007 22:50:29 -0500, "Rich Gauszka"
>  wrote in message
> :
>
>> I'd rather the screening process use a bit of common sense. If
>> overcaution is so desirable why do the screeners fail any test of
>> security?
>>
>> http://www.msnbc.msn.com/id/11863165/
>>
>> 21 airports nationwide don't detect bomb-making materials In all 21
>> airports tested, no machine, no swab, no screener anywhere stopped
>>  the bomb materials from getting through. Even when investigators
>> deliberately triggered extra screening of bags, no one discovered
>> the materials.
>>

from several years ago but still appropriate

http://www.independent.org/newsroom/article.asp?id=1199

  Ultimately, however, the
TSA’s program serves one political purpose above all others. It routinely
abases and humiliates the entire population, rendering us docile and
compliant and thereby preparing us to play our assigned role in the Police
State that the Bush administration has been building relentlessly.

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