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Wednesday, November 17, 2010

TSA Revolt News for 11/17/10

Here is a short recap of todays TSA news regarding the 'Enhanced Pat Down', Advanced Imaging Technology and the public revolt against this invasion of personal privacy and overreaching of personal rights.


During an oversight hearing on the Transportation Security Administration (TSA) today (111710), Senator Kay Bailey Hutchison (R-Texas), Ranking Member on the Senate Commerce, Science, and Transportation Committee, questioned TSA Administrator John Pistole on fining passengers who opt out of passenger screenings and decide not to travel.


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NBC Nightly News reports on the mass resistance to TSA's 'enhanced pat-downs' & naked body scanners. For 11/17/10


 

Rep. John Mica discusses the growing controversy around the TSA and invasive searches. Also, the Federal Law creating the TSA allows for airports to Opt Out of TSA program.


Former New Mexico Governor Gary Johnson joined the chorus of dissenters recently, appearing on Freedom Watch to denounce the massive ramp up of security measures in airports.



Ron Paul introduced legislation to protect Americans from physical and emotional abuse by federal Transportation Security Administration (TSA) employees conducting screenings at the nation's airports.



Nov. 17, 2010 - Steve Bierfeldt of Campaign for Liberty discusses his personal run-in with the TSA, resulting in a lawsuit and policy change.



"Miracle on the Hudson" pilot Captain Chesley "Sully" Sullenberger says that TSA's intrusive screening methods are not an effective or efficient use of resources.



Two commercial airline pilots filed suit against the federal government Tuesday claiming new airport screening procedures violate their constitutional rights.

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