Write Lightning is a blog from writer Deb Thompson.
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Everyone is welcome here.
(Some links or topics may not be completely kid-appropriate.)
Fri, Oct 05 2007
Underwire bra halts security line
I'll be the first to admit that underwire bras may be one of the meanest inventions anyone ever came up with. On the other hand, it's underwear, folks. If metal detectors can't tell underwear from weapons, it's time to upgrade the detectors. Even if this woman was given options, as some articles indicate, there should be a private place within a few steps of the metal detector for such things to be taken care of. Most of us do not go into federal court buildings for fun. The burden should be upon court employees to make certain that all visitors are treated with respect and courtesy, unless they are making trouble to begin with. If this lady become irate ony after she was treated this way, who can blame her?
Somewhere in all this post-September 11 reaction, we need to find a way to let people conduct their affairs with dignity. Otherwise, we might as well throw up our hands and admit that the terrorists have done a really good job of conquering freedom in America.
posted at: 06:13 | category: /Miscellaneous | link to this entry
I'll be the first to admit that underwire bras may be one of the meanest inventions anyone ever came up with. On the other hand, it's underwear, folks. If metal detectors can't tell underwear from weapons, it's time to upgrade the detectors. Even if this woman was given options, as some articles indicate, there should be a private place within a few steps of the metal detector for such things to be taken care of. Most of us do not go into federal court buildings for fun. The burden should be upon court employees to make certain that all visitors are treated with respect and courtesy, unless they are making trouble to begin with. If this lady become irate ony after she was treated this way, who can blame her?
Somewhere in all this post-September 11 reaction, we need to find a way to let people conduct their affairs with dignity. Otherwise, we might as well throw up our hands and admit that the terrorists have done a really good job of conquering freedom in America.
posted at: 06:13 | category: /Miscellaneous | link to this entry
