Stay away from the Netherlands

[valkyrie]

Re: Stay away from the Netherlands

I won't be going back to the Netherlands.

http://www.msnbc.msn.com/id/27969302/

*sigh* SD, this has been in the works for over a year. Google "Homeland security" "airport scan devices" and oh, my favorite is the new device in development, that will supposedly read your mind. (check out slashdot.org) Actually, it reads certain body reactions, which I think in the long run will tank the stupid device due to people having medical conditions that replicate the "terrorist profile."

This is security theater. It will neither make travelers more safe, nor will it save time or money. It is a device to merely intimidate, ala the dreaded polygraph test. Having said that, I really don't want my naughty bits viewed by anyone who I don't favor: subsequently, one can opt for the equally invasive pat down.

And if traveling internationally, at least for now? I agree with DO's travel by train suggestion.

Don't let us get our knickers in a twist when thinking about it will prevent that.

Regards,

valkyrie
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[streaker69]

Re: Stay away from the Netherlands

That is the end result of having government create an emergency program as quickly as possible to appease the masses with good feelings of security. Some would argue that's a good thing if your grabbing people off the streets decreases unemployment. I can't believe I just said that. I think we're doomed.

Grabbing people off the streets and putting them to work is a good thing, if you have them digging ditches or picking up litter.

Putting them in charge of keeping us safe is a porcupine of a different color.

[sintax_error]

Re: Stay away from the Netherlands

scan me or don't scan me, just get me through the line. hate to imagine the nightmares the poor bastard behind the screen would have to endure though

[xor]

Re: Stay away from the Netherlands

That is the end result of having government create an emergency program as quickly as possible to appease the masses with good feelings of security. Some would argue that's a good thing if your grabbing people off the streets decreases unemployment. I can't believe I just said that. I think we're doomed.

They didn't like my suggestion for a program, eat the rich.

xor

[Greyhatter]

Re: Stay away from the Netherlands

Have you been to an airport recently and see those that work at the scanners? I think 'sick puppy' is a hiring requirement.

That is the end result of having government create an emergency program as quickly as possible to appease the masses with good feelings of security. Some would argue that's a good thing if your grabbing people off the streets decreases unemployment. I can't believe I just said that. I think we're doomed.

[xor]

Re: Stay away from the Netherlands

Have you been to an airport recently and see those that work at the scanners? I think 'sick puppy' is a hiring requirement.

OMG, that man ate a revolver He's gonna have trouble passing that.

xor

Maybe Sarper's got some cybernetic enhancements that he doesn't want anyone to see.

[xor]

Re: Stay away from the Netherlands

Hey it's Europe, you are suppose to be nude.

xor

[streaker69]

Re: Stay away from the Netherlands

you'd have to be one sick puppy to get your freak on with pictures like this,

Have you been to an airport recently and see those that work at the scanners? I think 'sick puppy' is a hiring requirement.

[erehwon]

Re: Stay away from the Netherlands

SD, I'm guessing you won't fly to Orlando Florida either as the Rapiscan Secure 1000 are voluntarily being tested and used there, (That is a little creepy when you really think about it!) and you'd have to be one sick puppy to get your freak on with pictures like this,

[SarperDomain]

Re: Stay away from the Netherlands

Deviant,

You are a very naughty person. You are the reason that places like Amsterdam exist. ;)

[Deviant Ollam]

Re: Stay away from the Netherlands

I did not notice devices like this anywhere in Schiphol airport when i've been through there. Heh, and besides... if it's that big of an issue for ya' just travel to Holland via train from an adjacent nation. Come on... saying that you'll never return to the Netherlands again is like saying you refuse to go to vegas. It's one of the few places left in the world where they don't get in your face if your personal fun-o-meter red lines.

[SarperDomain]

I won't be going back to the Netherlands.

http://www.msnbc.msn.com/id/27969302/