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Aerows

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8. And the number of people who are shocked that this happened

Reply to Texasgal (Original post)

Wed Feb 15, 2012, 11:18 PM

Feb 2012

Is probably somewhere in the neighborhood of zero.

Everyone said this would happen because anyone with a grain of sense knew that it would. You aren't going to hear from a single one of the TSA defenders who vociferously denied that this could come to pass when it was first discussed.

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Female passengers say they are targeted: [View all] Texasgal Feb 2012 OP

Ugh. redqueen Feb 2012 #1

People wonder Texasgal Feb 2012 #7

Ineresting. Ms. Toad Feb 2012 #2

eeew seabeyond Feb 2012 #4

this would be a female that we would say, helps the misogyny in this nation. seabeyond Feb 2012 #3

I find this troubling for two reasons: obvious sexism, and the safety concerns re: these machines. BlueIris Feb 2012 #5

Disband the TSA. Dawson Leery Feb 2012 #6

And the number of people who are shocked that this happened Aerows Feb 2012 #8

isnt that so true. the obvious that people argued the absurdity to even suggest. seabeyond Feb 2012 #9

Good seeing you, too Aerows Feb 2012 #12

hey... seabeyond Feb 2012 #13

Hey Sea Aerows Feb 2012 #15

My sister's ex worked with airport security Nikia Feb 2012 #10

The irritating thing is Aerows Feb 2012 #14

As if we're surprised by this. Gormy Cuss Feb 2012 #11

Exactly. Aerows Feb 2012 #16

I've noticed this myself. My local airport was one of the first to implement the scanning machines yardwork Feb 2012 #17

I have to fly to fix servers sometimes Aerows Feb 2012 #18

I'm convinced DFW is the 9th circle of hell. Starry Messenger Feb 2012 #19

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