I am now officially not a terrorist.
We flew to Texas over the spring break at my school. As I was hurryng to get in line for my confrontation with the TSA I noticed a sign that said “Pre Screened” or something like that. I had heard about this but had never bothered to file the papers to qualify. When I was starting through the line I was waved to a different line. This is the second time it has happened. In the new line I did not need to take off my shoes or belt. I left my computer in the case. I walked through the old-fashioned metal detectors. It was like turning the clock back 20 years.
I thought it was because they felt I was too old and feeble to be a terrorist. When I looked at my boarding pass later I saw two words I had not noticed before. The magic words were “TSA Pre.” Evidently some nanny state guru has decided that I am not a threat.
I am not sure whether I should feel vindicated or insulted. I can be sure that I am better than you though.
I think it is a temporary pull back by the oppressors. The water has been getting hot too fast. People have been waking up to creeping tyranny. They will pull back a little, let things cool down and then ratchet it up again.
It is scary to think we have the government we deserve. It is comforting to realize that I am not represented at any level by anyone I have voted for.
homo unius libri
I know what you mean, but it's a poor comfort. Guess it's all we have to say "I DIDN'T VOTE FOR THEM!"
ReplyDeleteOne thing that is strange to me is that I am seeing more Obama 2012 bumper stickers now than during the election. Maybe they think it is some kind of voodoo.
DeleteGrace and peace.