So, during my lunch break, I was thinking about the TSA debacle while reading a certain website (http://lesswrong.com/). And I got to thinking.
While I am a very clever boy, and can easily tap into group dynamics, politics, beurocracy, and human fickleness, the main reason I began arguing against the Opt Out Protest is simple:
I had a gut reaction against being delayed during my travels to visit my family for Thanksgiving.
Regardless of whether my subsequent arguments held weight, or may even turn out to be correct in the long run, the motives for it were false. And for that, I apologize.
I realize this makes me a part of the group of people that were willing to give up liberty for convenience, no matter how slight.
I accept my punishment.
I am personally thrilled to discover that you do agree, and am filled with admiration that you could say as much so swiftly. I hope it never seemed that I thought less of you when you were disagreeing, because that was certainly never the case.
I would say 'apology accepted', but I really don't think an apology was necessary to begin with. :)
Honestly LMNO, I wouldn't know what I'd do if I had to fly out myself right now. It's a weird situation. Whatever you do, I'm sure you'll give them hell one way or anther.
Quote from: Cramulus on November 23, 2010, 07:17:11 PM
Honey! Get the cheese grater!
I do recall saying "punishment".
Quote from: Richter on November 23, 2010, 07:18:34 PM
Honestly LMNO, I wouldn't know what I'd do if I had to fly out myself right now. It's a weird situation. Whatever you do, I'm sure you'll give them hell one way or anther.
Pistils at dawn!
Quote from: LMNO, PhD on November 23, 2010, 06:40:13 PM
So, during my lunch break, I was thinking about the TSA debacle while reading a certain website (http://lesswrong.com/). And I got to thinking.
While I am a very clever boy, and can easily tap into group dynamics, politics, beurocracy, and human fickleness, the main reason I began arguing against the Opt Out Protest is simple:
I had a gut reaction against being delayed during my travels to visit my family for Thanksgiving.
Regardless of whether my subsequent arguments held weight, or may even turn out to be correct in the long run, the motives for it were false. And for that, I apologize.
I realize this makes me a part of the group of people that were willing to give up liberty for convenience, no matter how slight.
I accept my punishment.
You and 90% of America.
Your penance is to leer suggestively at 3 random people in the next 2 hours. Go forth, and sin no more.
These are some of the best punishments ever.
I've got it. When you fly, whatever you walk through, make it FABULOUS. (Boys, Boys, Boys)
Quote from: LMNO, PhD on November 23, 2010, 06:40:13 PM
So, during my lunch break, I was thinking about the TSA debacle while reading a certain website (http://lesswrong.com/). And I got to thinking.
While I am a very clever boy, and can easily tap into group dynamics, politics, beurocracy, and human fickleness, the main reason I began arguing against the Opt Out Protest is simple:
I had a gut reaction against being delayed during my travels to visit my family for Thanksgiving.
Regardless of whether my subsequent arguments held weight, or may even turn out to be correct in the long run, the motives for it were false. And for that, I apologize.
I realize this makes me a part of the group of people that were willing to give up liberty for convenience, no matter how slight.
I accept my punishment.
Enrico know this day would come eventual. Has phrase "Watersportsboarding" enter your vocabulary yet? If not, soon will. :) :D :? :argh!:
Quote from: LMNO, PhD on November 23, 2010, 07:34:22 PM
These are some of the best punishments ever.
Well, why not? The only person you owe an apology to for this is yourself.
I'm just here to give you an excuse to ogle someone.
Yuor punishment is to take Viagra approximately 30 minutes before the security checkpoint, then opt out of the scan. Make sure to vocally demonstrate how much you appreciate the TSA officer's affections.
Actually I'm guessing if enough people opt out they will just form two lines.
So if you accept the scanner you might not need the two hours or whatever time you alloted to make it past the checkpoint
Quote from: Pēleus on November 24, 2010, 12:35:22 AM
Actually I'm guessing if enough people opt out they will just form two lines.
So if you accept the scanner you might not need the two hours or whatever time you alloted to make it past the checkpoint
Nope. Why would they bother?
To ensure everyone has a timely experience, better then delaying flights
If they don't wanna get scanned fine, but your standing in the longer line
Quote from: Pēleus on November 24, 2010, 12:49:14 AM
To ensure everyone has a timely experience, better then delaying flights
If they don't wanna get scanned fine, but your standing in the longer line
You seem to have a rather high opinion of the decision-making capabilities of TSA officers, and their compassion for travelers.
If they just let things pile up, they're doing things by the book, and they get paid either way. If they step outside of procedure, then THEY are at risk instead of you.
TGRR,
Knows the mindset.
I CANT WAIT FOR THE TSA TO GROPE ME! :fap:
They would want to avoid bad pr, as quite a few officals have made statements to the press. Infact I think they will use the two line to prove being scanned is faster. Have some important face being scanned. Might even compare it to the express lanes on a freeway.
Its how they are getting people to accept rfid tags, you can use it like a passport. Or you can wait the six plus months for those on backlog to get their papers to be stamped