The Bank

A really nice article on the banked turn in an airplane. If you have nothing better to do this fine Sunday evening.

The Drug War Exception

There is a heck of a lot of complaining about the latest body groping rules implemented by the TSA. The thing is we gave up ownership of our bodies a long time ago when we let urine screening for employment pass without a murmur. All for the greater good to be sure. The Drug War exception to the 4th Amendment has just expanded a little. Why the outrage?

Well some people have been outraged for a while. And they have written books:

Smoke and Mirrors: The War on Drugs and the Politics of Failure
Drug Hate and the Corruption of American Justice

Civil Liberties Vs. National Security In A Post 9/11 World

Cross Posted at Classical Values

Official TSA Groping Instructions T-Shirt

Here is a link to the Official TSA Groping Instructions T-Shirt. Never fly without it.

And wouldn't you know it. Amazon has an instructional video: Groping America

H/T Gates Of Vienna

Cross Posted at Classical Values

A Fly In The Ointment

Read more at We Won't Fly.

Here are some scary thoughts for those who OPT OUT.

How to Opt Out: Say “I Opt Out”

Should you decide to opt out, you must be aware that the TSA will perform a pat down instead of subjecting you to the WBI/AIT (AKA porno-scanner). The TSA may try to pressure you into submitting to the scanners . You are not required by law to submit to imaging, however, many TSA employees may attempt to intimidate, coerce or insist that it is required. You will need to be firm, and sometimes will not be allowed to opt out unless you state in exactly these words “I opt out.” While you should be able to opt out using your own terms, such as requesting a pat down instead, or stating that you will not be photographed nude, remember that not all screeners will be respectful of your decision. They may continue to insist until you say “I opt out.” In these cases it is up to the individual traveler to determine whether to stand firm or to use the TSA’s preferred wording.

WARNING: Enhanced Pat Down

Be aware that the TSA is using what they call an “enhanced pat down” in many instances. These pat downs are much more rigorous and often include the TSA using their palms to touch your genitals in a manner that could feel like sexual assault. If you feel that you or your child were inappropriately touched during the enhanced pat down, call for a law enforcement officer.

Fortunately Big Brother only has your best interests at heart. Especially if you are a good looking lady with a C cup or better.

And frequent fliers: watch out for cumulative radiation doses [pdf].

What could possibly go wrong?

This is what could go wrong.

Eric has a few words about these outrages.

Cross Posted at Classical Values

More Government Than We Can Possibly Afford

Update: 11 Nov 2010 0651z

Commenter Bern at Classical Values has left a link to a letter to Dr. John Holdren on the radiation dangers of the body scanners.

I can't copy the text (the pdf is locked) so let me give you a couple of salient points that illustrate the dangers. These are dangers that have not been tested for:

Item A) Skin cancer in older folks.

Item B) Breast Cancer (women)

Item G) Sperm mutations

Me? I'm not getting on an airplane for any reason. If I can't drive I'm not going.

Cross Posted at Classical Values

Blow Job

An article on automatic pilots sent me to the above video. I was amused.

Just another bit to add to The History of Sex.

Cross Posted at Classical Values

The Joys Of Air Travel

Megan McArdle is blogging about an air travel disaster she recently had. So I thought I'd have a few words about my favorite air travel experience:

I remember Knoxville, TN, fondly.

I got to sleep with over 50 women in one night. On the floor of the airport terminal.

I did have the presence of mind to ask one of the airline personnel to retrieve some sleeping gear from one of the grounded aircraft before they went off duty. At least I was only uncomfortable, not cold and uncomfortable. Others were not so wise.

Sadly none of the grounded ladies asked to share my accommodations.

Ah, the joys of air travel.

H/T Instapundit