As obnoxious as all of this post 9/11 security in airports is, I have to say that almost all of the TSA employees I've run into have been reasonably pleasant, courteous, and seemed to have a sense of humor. I don't know how much more secure we are for having all of these people employed this way.
Ultimately, we have to make a choice between safety (even PERCEIVED safety) and freedom. Most things being cyclical, I'm betting that all of this added "security" will eventually start to wane and air travel will become easier once again. If nothing else, we will have to quit throwing so much money at the Dept. of Homeland Security, because we just can't afford it.

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OBK #55

1998 Lincoln Continental - Sold
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