It stops amateur Muslim terrorists
It stops determined Muslim terrorists
Showing photo ID's stops Muslim terrorists
It accomplishes absolutely nothing
I think it all depends on the country and where the plane is going. I've had to take off my tevas (sandles with no place to hide anything!) and I wasn't wearing socks even!
Airports also have the air-puffer machine now. Have you had the experience??
You stand in a small booth and air is puffed down over your body.
They say it's to detect certain powders (explosives, I guess).
Another fun experience!
Have you gotten poofed?
~Alida
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I did! At one airport on my last trip ... and I had no idea what was going on! There were no signs or anything and I hadn't even heard of it before. Like a sheep I just got in the booth when I was told to ... ha ha ... I could've been vaporized Star Trek Red Shirt style!Originally Posted by AlidaDiver
Have you gotten poofed?
Ron
Sounds like a nitrate sniffer; they have been using smaller versions for years at some airports. I have had my briefcase, laptop, and other carry on stuff sniffed several times even prior to 9/11. I have yet to be poofed thoughI think it all depends on the country and where the plane is going. I've had to take off my tevas (sandles with no place to hide anything!) and I wasn't wearing socks even!
Airports also have the air-puffer machine now. Have you had the experience??
You stand in a small booth and air is puffed down over your body.
They say it's to detect certain powders (explosives, I guess).
Another fun experience!
Have you gotten poofed?
Would the employee who operates such a machine be called a "poofer"?
I actually think this is a far superior and less offensive means of searching. My guys friends are repulsed about the idea of some guy rubbing all over them to accomplish nothing other than copping a feel. Where do they get these guys? Fellas, would you want to be a full time guy-feeler upper?
The first time I ever flew, on the way back I was "screened" by this huge, dark guy ... 6' 5" ... muscles busting out all over ... and dressed like a woman. His make up and sculpted eyebrows would make any runway model jealous. I was afraid ...
You left out an answer. It does a wonderful job of making the masses feel comfortable enough to fly and not tank the travel industry. Yes, it’s theatre of the warm and fuzzy.
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