Originally Posted By Spirit of 74 <<From what I have read, woman are the #1 "target" for searches, and the more "innocent" looking you are, the more likely it is you'll trigger a response from security.>> That's true. There's also little ryhme or reason to why people are pulled out of line. Celebrities are also ofetn hassled just because TSA workers have absolute power. It's ridiculous ... but let's not X-Ray cargo because that would be a burden on big business and we couldn't do that. Crazy ...
Originally Posted By trailsend Hey Spirit of 74 ~ Believe me, I was not at all happy about it that day and I really cannot go into on this board what my husband's reaction was. It's just that it has been a while now, and we can at least laugh about it. That being said, I did say I did not like the attitude when I went into the room. But, let me say, Spirit, there is an eerie atmosphere when you are "suspect" and suddenly you realize you are at the mercy of the Security people. Believe, me, I was not happy. But the more you react or say, the worse it is. I just wanted to get it over and go on my way. What had been OK when I went through from Atlanta, was not in DC. I just didn't go into all that here. I try, very hard, not to post too long and I seem to make TDLFAN angry no matter what I say so I'm trying to be careful with my wording. I appreciate your comment. My husband will, too!
Originally Posted By trailsend >>>>As for "strip searches"... they are fun. Given the right TSA employee doing the honors... I can think of that blond stud TSA agent at... never mind.<<<<< TDLFAN, my "strip search" was not a blonde stud ~ remember that picture you posted showing the really bad CM's attire and pointed it out? Bingo! Was not a pretty sight and not one you would have enjoyed, at all. LOL!!!
Originally Posted By TDLFAN >>I don't know what the perfect balance is for Disney, but (sorry TDLFAN) a 12 minute wait doesn't seem like a horrible experience.<< You are just saying that to contradict me. (Why should you be the only dismissing a post with a stupid answer?) Besides... it was horrific to see so many people being rejected by the turnstyle because of the finger scan... I think THAT made it quite horrific for the most part.
Originally Posted By DVC_dad I have read these posts and I don't take any of them as trailsend trying to rile you up or contridict you. Wha wha whaa'ssup?
Originally Posted By DVC_dad There must be some rhyme or reason to strip searches, I mean do they need ANY reason whatsoever? Can they just pick ANYONE out for such?
Originally Posted By DVC_dad My fear is let's say I am flying without DVC_mom, but WITH my kids! If they single me out, who will care for my kids while I am being searched? I would go to jail from this situation.
Originally Posted By danyoung >I try, very hard, not to post too long and I seem to make TDLFAN angry no matter what I say so I'm trying to be careful with my wording.< Why should you? He doesn't! >You are just saying that to contradict me.< Possibly. >(Why should you be the only dismissing a post with a stupid answer?)< And you wonder why we can't get along sometimes, big fella. My stupid answer was no more stupid than your stupid complaint about the 12 minutes. Just a difference of opinion.
Originally Posted By DVC_dad Okay now I am totally lost, and I guess that is where I need to stay! Oh yeah, I forgot... No good deed goes unpunished. *sigh*
Originally Posted By Spirit of 74 <<Hey Spirit of 74 ~ Believe me, I was not at all happy about it that day and I really cannot go into on this board what my husband's reaction was. It's just that it has been a while now, and we can at least laugh about it. That being said, I did say I did not like the attitude when I went into the room. But, let me say, Spirit, there is an eerie atmosphere when you are "suspect" and suddenly you realize you are at the mercy of the Security people. Believe, me, I was not happy. But the more you react or say, the worse it is. I just wanted to get it over and go on my way. >> I understand. I have had issues with security as well. It's amazing that we have more security, mostly of the private variety than at any time in our history, yet most people feel less secure. The TSA is a needed evil to a certain point. But abuse is clearly rampant. You need probable cause in the real world, but TSA can basically sexually assualt you, your SO, your children etc ... with no cause and you can't refuse without being jailed (welcome to life in George Bush's America). That just amazes me. You basically give up all your constitutional rights when you pass thru an airport checkpoint. Not much scares the Spirit. That does.
Originally Posted By TDLFAN Well... and you all wonder why I am hard on WDW... This is why, as told by another LPer...please read post #1 on this topic: <a href="http://mb.laughingplace.com/default.asp?WCI=MsgBoard&WCE=T-75698-P-1&Refresh=0516100731" target="_blank">http://mb.laughingplace.com/de fault.asp?WCI=MsgBoard&WCE=T-75698-P-1&Refresh=0516100731</a>
Originally Posted By Mickeymouseclub What type of security is required at the Universal Studios or Knotts or 6 Flags?
Originally Posted By TDLFAN In CA?? I do not know since I hardly ever go to those parks there but, if I recall...USH had the same purse check we have at WDW and DLR. Magic Mountain was the first park I went to that used metal detectors, which is a must iver there... rough gangsy crowd at that park.
