Originally Posted by
Darthtang AW
http:///forum/post/3198718
So you are telling me these ideas wouldn't be a deterant at all? That is what you're saying. Oh wait...you are saying they will find ways around this as well so why bother....And they obviously found ways around hiding explosives in bombs...so let's just stop checking everyone's shoes....I mean after all...how much does this cost and how much of a hassle is it.....it isn't worth it.
Requiring a background check from any foreign country to fly into the U.S. is just ridiculous....
Oh, and as long as you keep putting words in other people';s mouths (which you do so often) I will do so to you....Bang never stated any of what you are claiming he is.
I find it funny...you are willing to have our government spend whatever it takes to ensure everyone can seek medical treatment...but you are against them spending whatever it takes to ensure their safety and protect them.....Ironically, you are against the Main job of our government laid out in our constitution...
Look at history Darth. Each and every time they tried to 'lock down' the gates at the airports, terrorists have found a way around them. The current procedures that have been in place the last few years have worked pretty good. I have no problem with taking off my shoes and jacket, or limiting the liquids I can take on a plane. But what's next? Do I now have to stop at the bathroom and take off my jock strap and throw that on the scanner as well? Will that make you feel more safe boarding a plane? How about cavity searches?
Homeland Security allowed a couple of high-tech companies create that program where a frequent traveler could pay to have this same background check you want for a fee, and it would give you a card whereby you could go through the airport security faster. They were installing separate lanes only cardholders could use. They ended up canceling the program due to cost and lack of interest. Just bring that back if it'll make you feel safer.
Bottom line - Homeland Security does the best they can to insure all people who fly will get to their destinations safely. It appears the system isn't flawless. But if you make flying so inconvenient for people to get to their destinations, they'll quit flying. When that happens, whatever airlines that are surviving now will be gone. The only planes in the air will be private jets and charters. Tourism both in and out of the US will falter. That will cause the shutdown of numerous hotels, touring companies, and any small business that relies on selling tourist items. Major industry will have issues because they can no longer travel to their various offices around the country or the world. Sure the internet has already killed a lot of that type of flying, but for many companies, it's still a necessity. It's called the Trickle Down Effect.
