TSA "Quiet Skies" surveillance program targets innocent U.S. citizens

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TSA “Quiet Skies” surveillance program targets innocent U.S. citizens

Your tax dollars at work!

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I think they’re overdoing this.

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Must be a slow news day. Can’t really complain

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Per the Boston Globe, here’s a list of the things they’re considering when looking for suspicious people:

According to TSA internal documents published by the Boston Globe, air marshals observe passengers for a number of behaviours including:

Excessive fidgeting
Excessive sweating
Cold penetrating stare
Wide open, staring eyes
Face touching
How much they sleep during a flight
Using a smartphone

So… If you’re staring after your fucking umpteenth hour dealing with TSA BS, or are using your phone somehow, or maybe sleeping, or not? Cut the crap already and start looking non-threatening.

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I find it is easier to just prepare before going though check-in. Orange jumpsuit, paper shoes, cable-tied thumbs, black bag over my head. It puts everyone at their ease.

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I thought anticipatory obedience was our gig?

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Breathing. At least if you’re the wrong colour.

How about:

A strong urge to fly

?

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