This pisses me off!

LessThanZero

Although it hasn't been routinely followed as an ideal in this country for a long while, politicians are supposed to be for the people, by the people and treeated in the same manner. They are not supposed to be given special treatment.

John Boehner doesn't have to go through any of the TSA searches we discussed earlier today. And why? Because he's John Boehner. I think that is ridiculous.

I don't care whether you're a liberal or conservative or a mother-effing terrorist, everyone should have to do this. You are not special and you shouldn't get to bypass security measure just because you were elected to office while the rest of us are subjected to it.

http://gawker.com/5694730/tsa-wont-grope-john-boehner

And is it just me that still reads his last name as "Boner". Haha. I'm 12.

SarahPLiz

Is it bad that I have no idea who he is? 

Chi_Chi

Well, I look 12. Might as well think like one too! I read it a Boner.

I don't fly much. I've actually flown 2 times in my 24 years, but I think that everyone should have to follow the same rules. Especially when it comes to international safety. I agree that I don't care who you are or who yo momma is, rules are rules.

mocha beans

I'd be more worried that someone who LOOKS like Jon Boehner, or a person with similar status, would be able to get through security easier that way.  With a bomb.

Isn't he the presumed new speaker of the House, taking over Pelosi's spot?

sosterhout

I totally agree, I do not care whom you are or how famous you are, whether your flying coach, first class, or on your damned private jet, rules are rules! and BTW I thought it was Boner too! HAHAHA

anna.oskar

If i have to get out of a darn wheelchair to be searched properly, then everyone should have to be searched.

LessThanZero

John Boehner is a house representative for Ohio. And yes he is presumably going to take over for Pelosi.

Anna - I haven't been around very long. You're in a wheelchair? Why? I didn't know this.

mocha beans

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[QUOTE]If i have to get out of a darn wheelchair to be searched properly, then everyone should have to be searched.
Posted by anna.oskar[/QUOTE]

Wait, what?  I don't remember you being in a wheelchair, what happened?

SarahPLiz

Funny airport security story: When my older sister was 2 and I was a baby, we flew to see my grandparents. My sister was in a stroller, but for some reason she kept one leg sticking straight out the whole time. My mom didn't think anything of it until they went through security. The security guard made her get our of the stroller and walk around, and she walked with a stiff leg, so they patted her down. A 2 year old, in the late 70s. My dad (ex Secret Service) thought it was hilarious. My mom was mortified. Story of their lives together. 

missy68

The airport undercover folks bypass security, because they are packing weapons - they'd set off the alarms, and how would security explain that?

I got pulled over to the side last time we flew (and will again this time) because my knee brace sets off the alarm. I've also had my bags searched; a portfolio (the kind you put a writing pad in) had a metal rod in the spine.

SarahPLiz

FI and I have weird experiences when we visit his parents in Ft. Lauderdale. They have a machine that blows air at you and then analyzes the air for explosive particles. I don't suggest going through that line with a short skirt. We've also ad our bags swabbed and then analyzed in a machine. Weird. 

anna.oskar

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[QUOTE]In Response to Re: This pisses me off! : Wait, what?  I don't remember you being in a wheelchair, what happened?
Posted by mocha beans[/QUOTE]

I'm good.  It's just at airports.  I had knee injuries ages ago that were pretty much fixed by surgery.  unfortunately, pressure builds in my left knee whenever I fly or dive.  It takes hours before I can walk and sometimes days before i can loose the limp.  The wheelchair just makes it all easier usually

missy68

Also, is the Gawker actually considered a reliable news source? I'm thinking it's more gossip and media, especially considering the slant of the headlines - John Travolta's sex life, etc.

LessThanZero

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[QUOTE]Also, is the Gawker actually considered a reliable news source? I'm thinking it's more gossip and media, especially considering the slant of the headlines - John Travolta's sex life, etc.
Posted by missy68[/QUOTE]

Well they pretty much cite every story they blog about.

misslee105

Well, at least he’s flying commercial; Ms. Pelosi used her private military jet, which costs a fortune!