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Old Jan 14th 2004, 5:28 pm
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There is now a report of a man getting on a flight in Washington DC with bullets in his pocket which were found in London during a routine search. So much for TSA 'thoroughness'.

http://news.bbc.co.uk/1/hi/uk/3396667.stm
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Old Jan 14th 2004, 5:40 pm
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Originally posted by adamfdz
Dear all,

There is now a report of a man getting on a flight in Washington DC with bullets in his pocket which were found in London during a routine search. So much for TSA 'thoroughness'.

http://news.bbc.co.uk/1/hi/uk/3396667.stm
I read the same story from the BBC earlier today. I was so incensed that US airline security failed to stop this passenger and his bullets.

Isn't it ironic that the US government is ordering foreign governments to take action to protect the US from terrorism when their own airline/airport security is so poor, as the BBC article describes.

Bush wants to spend $800m on NASA. See http://news.bbc.co.uk/2/hi/science/nature/3395165.stm

I think the money would be better spent on matters on Earth, e.g. US education, US health system, US airport security, US economy, etc. Bush is my nomination for global "space cadet"!!




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Old Jan 14th 2004, 5:44 pm
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Originally posted by adamfdz
Dear all,

There is now a report of a man getting on a flight in Washington DC with bullets in his pocket which were found in London during a routine search. So much for TSA 'thoroughness'.

http://news.bbc.co.uk/1/hi/uk/3396667.stm
out of interest, did he have a biometric passport?
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Old Jan 15th 2004, 3:00 am
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Does anyone else think the new rule that you're not allowed to que up for the loo anymore, just in case you're a terrorist talking with another terrorist, is one is the most stupid new laws to come in regarding security since 9/11. It almost beats the questionarre that most people have to fill out when entering the US. I'm sure everyone here knows the one I mean!

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Old Jan 15th 2004, 3:14 am
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Originally posted by dgsyd1
It almost beats the questionarre that most people have to fill out when entering the US. I'm sure everyone here knows the one I mean!
Question 1: "Are you a terrorist ?"

Yes...I mean, no....ARRRGHHH !

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Old Jan 15th 2004, 10:36 pm
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I know someone who made it through Dulles and Heathrow security with a can of mace attached to her handbag before Christmas!

She forgot it was there and felt horrendously guilty when she got home...you have to wonder who is the dappiest!
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