Florida Citizens, state legislators challenging agency's airport security procedures

Fisher1949 · Jul 8, 2011

The Tenth Amendment Center pushing for Texas style legislation in Florida.

http://www.sunshinestatenews.com/story/tsas-diaper-grope-sparks-more-criticism-feds

Think I'll make a donation.

Doober · Jul 8, 2011

I never heard from the NJ state senator who initially led the charge to make invasive pat downs a criminal offense in this state. I wonder if he's given up; should write him again.

OTOH, I got a response from Rand Paul to an e-mail I sent him thanking him for lambasting Pistole:

Dear Ms. Doober,

Thank you for taking time to contact me regarding the performance of the Transportation Security Administration (TSA). I appreciate hearing your thoughts on this issue.
In response to the Sept. 11, 2001, terrorist attacks on America, the TSA was formed for the purpose increasing security in our nation's airports. Since its inception, the agency's passenger screening policies have been under increasing scrutiny. A wave of complaints have been filed against TSA agents over intrusions on the rights of air travelers. With good reason, Americans have become increasingly skeptical of the effectiveness of the agency.
Between 2009 and this year, TSA's budget was increased by $1 billion, in order to purchase 1,000 "virtual strip-search" machines. The agency also implemented a heightened and invasive pat-down method for travelers who prefer to avoid radiation and opt out of passing through the scanners. The TSA has overreached its power and invaded upon the privacy of passengers by their elevated, ineffective and humiliating screening practices. I propose that America can successfully protect itself against potential terrorists without sacrificing civil liberties, and reject the premise that the federal government must be given a blank check in the name of national security.

Sincerely,

Rand Paul, MD
United States Senator
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This is more than I've received from Lautenberg and Menendez.

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