AlFansome Posted January 14, 2010 Share Posted January 14, 2010 Saw this today..good pic of the Scout. http://www.msnbc.msn.com/id/34855425 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
NJCubScouter Posted January 14, 2010 Share Posted January 14, 2010 I can see why they would be suspicious of this kid, his cap is on crooked. Seriously though, it makes you wonder how much information is on these lists that they give to the airport screeners. If it is just a name, I can see how there would be a problem and the screener might feel compelled (or might be required by their procedures) NOT to assume that an 8-year-old is not the person on the list, without further inquiry. But wouldn't you think that the list would also include the person's birth date? That would make it a little easier to wave the boy through without a lot of delay, if the "listed" person with his name is an adult. But if not, the question is how much of an assumption do you (the traveling public) want the screener to make? Maybe this is an extreme case. But what if he were 16? 14? There are teenagers who can pass for adults, and adults who can pass for teenagers. Where do you draw the line in deciding how much discretion to give to the screener? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DeanRx Posted January 14, 2010 Share Posted January 14, 2010 You see all those trophies behind him? He's probably smuggling contraband PWD parts in from a machine shop somewhere in the middle east! Thats too bad - funny how the article describes passengers just mispelling their names on reservations to avoid being a blip on the list... our feds at its best I guess. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
acco40 Posted January 14, 2010 Share Posted January 14, 2010 At the last National Jamboree (the first one after 9/11 - teh Scouts were told they couldn't take in water bottles (in the searing heat) to the ceremony. Also, no scout knives, adults had to carry all cameras, spend five hours (literally) waiting in line to go through a metal detector, etc. I had numerous Scouts ask me, "How come the President" doesn't trust Scouts?" Common sense it not always common. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Scoutfish Posted January 15, 2010 Share Posted January 15, 2010 Well, as a scout, he may have one of those scouting/ swiss army knives. He may hide in the luggage hold and while not eating with the spoon and fork accessories, might use the nail cutters to clip important wires that control the aircraft's ability to fly. BECAUSE EVERYBODY KNOWS THE MOST CRITICAL WIRES RUN THROUGH THE LUGGAGE AREA! Then he could use the screwdriver attachment to unscrew an interior panel, then switch to the saw atachment to cut through the outter skin, at which point he freefalls and deploys his neckerchief as a parachute!. But the parachute is entirely dependant on if he completed Achievement #22-B - Knot tying! Remember, a scout is thrifty, but also resourceful. Maybe the CIA can tap into this abundant resource? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
HiLo Posted January 15, 2010 Share Posted January 15, 2010 My thoughts are with the security staff who have to implement the sillier policies that arise from time to time, and look out for 8 year old terrorists. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
shortridge Posted January 15, 2010 Share Posted January 15, 2010 Scoutfish, Do you write Hollywood screenplays? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
John-in-KC Posted January 15, 2010 Share Posted January 15, 2010 Janet Napolitano: Protecting America from 9 year olds. If I were her chief of staff, I think we'd be dispatching a plane to the airport, and taking this kid and his family anyplace they want... I also think there'd be an all TSA Activities message going out ... saying "use your heads, " Oh, wait: I just accused the United States Government of having common sense. I should know better. Forgive me... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Scoutfish Posted January 15, 2010 Share Posted January 15, 2010 John-in-KC Come on! Our government is completely on top of their game! A couple nobody heard of - who do not happen to be on any list - not only get into the White House, but have photos taken with The President of the United States, plus other high ranking members of government....and an 8 year old terrorist is thwarted every time he tries to fly! So....What's the problem? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
evmori Posted January 15, 2010 Share Posted January 15, 2010 We are being ruled by morons~ Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
GernBlansten Posted January 15, 2010 Share Posted January 15, 2010 You guys are really bad at math. The kids been run through the ringer since he was 2. He's 8 now. Napolitano put him on the list? Please. This is just one more hangover from the Bush Party years. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Scoutfish Posted January 15, 2010 Share Posted January 15, 2010 Gern...this is government. The kid is 8, he been watched since he was 2. Let's see: 8-2=6 The boy owes 6 years of back taxes. He probably used the money to fund his terrorism training! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
HiLo Posted January 15, 2010 Share Posted January 15, 2010 I have some people very close to me travelling in the USA right now. It's nice to know they're in good hands. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Stosh Posted January 15, 2010 Share Posted January 15, 2010 The hat is askew, he's wearing gang colors and his innocent face isn't going to fool anyone. I'd be suspicious too. Put a can of spray paint in his hands and you've got the perfect picture of what this country seeks to avoid at all cost. Does his school know his hair is a bit long? Looks like a suspension to me.... I'm sure he owns a set of eating utensils, too. Next thing you know he'll have a 1" pocket knife in his winter survival kit out in the school parking lot in the locked trunk. This boy needs to be on more lists than just the TSA list! Did anyone think to check what he had for breakfast? He may be a cereal killer too. Stosh Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Scoutfish Posted January 15, 2010 Share Posted January 15, 2010 Cerial Killer? Oh my God! I am one too! Ohhh maaaaan! My pack is gonna be upset when they find out a cerial killer is also a Den Leader!!! I guess you will be reading about my pack in the papers next! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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