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K&R guardian Apr 2012 #1
TSA is purposefully intimidating flamingdem Apr 2012 #2
Normally they are respectful when you opt out KeepItReal Apr 2012 #42
Some are more aggressive than others flamingdem Apr 2012 #43
I fear for the health of TSA people standing around backscatter X-Ray machines KeepItReal Apr 2012 #51
Now that I remember it .. flamingdem Apr 2012 #52
Good question. On the one hand we hear endless propaganda about 'freedom and liberty' sabrina 1 Apr 2012 #3
Such alarmist alarmism gratuitous Apr 2012 #4
They promise us only the bad people will lose their freedom kenny blankenship Apr 2012 #5
Because Americans, eager to believe anything authorities tell them, are whatchamacallit Apr 2012 #6
The cure for fear in this case is proportion. Fire Walk With Me Apr 2012 #18
Maybe YOU are. randome Apr 2012 #19
Sorry, if you support the unnecessary trading of liberties for false security whatchamacallit Apr 2012 #22
No, I don't do 'pissing myself'. Ever. randome Apr 2012 #23
Okay we agree whatchamacallit Apr 2012 #24
Absolutely. randome Apr 2012 #33
YEAH! All President Obama needs is a "better majority", bvar22 Apr 2012 #57
Because we are good decent law-abiding Germans... err Americans. nt Speck Tater Apr 2012 #7
+10 Cleita Apr 2012 #10
You forgot the NDAA law as well! That one is every bit as scary. We need to get rid teddy51 Apr 2012 #8
I agree. OCCUPY EVERYWHERE! WHEN CRABS ROAR Apr 2012 #31
Awesome post! I love this quote: Zorra Apr 2012 #9
+1,000. Thanks for the link, bookmarking that and K & R. freshwest Apr 2012 #15
"...that whenever any form of government becomes destructive of these ends..." lastlib Apr 2012 #37
This message was self-deleted by its author cbrer Apr 2012 #11
Because we aren't bold enough to do anything about it Aerows Apr 2012 #12
I don't, but, with no picture ID what can I do? Downwinder Apr 2012 #13
Duzy nt Zorra Apr 2012 #14
'These agencies are just ideas! We CAN say NO to them!' freshwest Apr 2012 #16
RT: "TSA installs undercover agents on Texas busses" Fire Walk With Me Apr 2012 #17
And this is like some make or break issue with you? randome Apr 2012 #21
You see, there's the problem. nt sudopod Apr 2012 #28
Perhaps, if there was a bus to ride. Downwinder Apr 2012 #29
Why would you allow yourself to be searched and questioned without cause? Luminous Animal Apr 2012 #47
Why would you answer? Or why would you answer in an airport or train station? GoneOffShore Apr 2012 #50
THIS is one way of many to say NO! to what is wrong! Fire Walk With Me Apr 2012 #20
the short answer is I don't think we do stupidicus Apr 2012 #25
Rather intelligent, stupidicus whatchamacallit Apr 2012 #27
thanks stupidicus Apr 2012 #38
Fear pure and simple. zeemike Apr 2012 #26
Let me paint another picture. Downwinder Apr 2012 #34
Me too...might be better off in jail zeemike Apr 2012 #41
I figure the difference between a nursing home and jail is Downwinder Apr 2012 #44
we 'hate' the epa but love the tsa. our conundrum. nt xchrom Apr 2012 #30
Because guitar man Apr 2012 #32
"They hate us for our freedom..." (remember that?) So, take our freedom away, lastlib Apr 2012 #35
Why? DeSwiss Apr 2012 #36
I had an alternate name for DHS when it was created: the KGWB lastlib Apr 2012 #39
k&t /nt joshguitar Apr 2012 #40
"We" don't. The Politicians don't care what we think. Odin2005 Apr 2012 #45
we do..we have to..the kids will lead ..and unfortunately some of them will be hurt xiamiam Apr 2012 #46
Indeed, the politicians no longer listen to the voters. Zalatix Apr 2012 #48
It's worse than that SlipperySlope Apr 2012 #53
HUGE K & R !!! - Thank You !!! WillyT Apr 2012 #49
k&r nt steve2470 Apr 2012 #54
I spent the evening talking with some 18-24 year olds EmeraldCityGrl Apr 2012 #55
i am also astounded by these kids...something so very unique about them xiamiam Apr 2012 #56
Way too many Americans are willing to go gentle into that good night, bvar22 Apr 2012 #58
Kicked and recommended. Uncle Joe Apr 2012 #59
Congress doesn't work for us anymore. Our other choice librechik Apr 2012 #60
Frogs in a pan of water on the stove Autumn Apr 2012 #61
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