Kip Hawley IS an Idiot

[Moonliner]

A traveler frustrated with recent changes to airport security procedures found himself detained in Milwaukee after writing a message critical of the TSA's leader on a plastic bag presented for screening. The message, which read "Kip Hawley is an Idiot," resulted in a confrontation with law enforcement, the traveler being told that his right to freedom of speech applied only "out there (pointing pass the id checkers) not while in here [the checkpoint]." The story, which is detailed in a rapidly-growing thread on a discussion forum catering to frequent flyers, has attracted the interest of the ACLU, an AP reporter, and many others. The incident raises a number of interesting questions and concerns regarding just where our rights end."





PS. "Kip" is the head of the TSA.

[JWBear]

Police state, much?

[Alex]

So what did Kip Hawley do here that has you validating he is an idiot?

[Moonliner]

When is the last time you were on an airplane?

However I know you like specifics...

His workers think they are above the constitution. Of course he gets that from our president so perhaps I can't blame him directly.

His policies do little or nothing to keep us safe (http://www.msnbc.msn.com/id/11863165/)

He's a major player in the "fear" nation our current government likes to foster.

I mean really, just look at the guy (http://www.sfgate.com/cgi-bin/object/article?f=/news/archive/2006/08/15/national/w144941D92.DTL&o=0)...

[Jughead P. Jones]

Was the message written in toothpaste or hair gel or any other banned liquid?

[Alex]

When is the last time you were on an airplane?

I was al set to bicker with you but after I typed out a longish response but before hitting submit I got a call for a phone interview for a job I really want. So now I'm happy and not in the mood for bickering.

So I concede on all points.

[Moonliner]

I was al set to bicker with you but after I typed out a longish response but before hitting submit I got a call for a phone interview for a job I really want. So now I'm happy and not in the mood for bickering.

So I concede on all points.

No problem, we'll just table this unitl they turn you down.

[katiesue]

So I concede on all points.

Must be a really GREAT job.

[Alex]

No problem, we'll just table this unitl they turn you down.

Fair enough, but in preparation can you send me a photograph of yourself so I can use it to determine how big a moron you are?

[Ghoulish Delight]

Here you go

http://moonliner.smugmug.com/photos/32367675-L.jpg

[Moonliner]

Here you go



Oh like that photo's going to help my case. Humm, perhaps I should go and quickly repalce that one with a photo of Mr. Rogers or some other hunk.

[Ghoulish Delight]

Oh like that photo's going to help my case. Humm, perhaps I should go and quickly repalce that one with a photo of Mr. Rogers or some other hunk. Who said anything about help?

Of course, you're wearing a helmet and ice shoes. Let's compare that to the photo of me walking on a glacier and decide who's the moron.

[Moonliner]

Who said anything about help?

Of course, you're wearing a helmet and ice shoes. Let's compare that to the photo of me walking on a glacier and decide who's the moron.

It's even the same glacier.