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Headlines : Civil LibertiesPolice to Check Bags on NYC Subways
I guess it’s totally unsurprising that this is happening. Just part of what we’re supposed to accept as part of the War on Terror. Still, you’d think that people would be a bit less willing to accept something so flagrantly unconstitutional. Apparently, Western civilization is poised to take over the world, or die trying – taking everyone with it.
Look for Andrew Morris’ quote near the end for a dose of sanity.
[Posted By Shogo]Republished from Washington Post
NEW YORK — Police will begin random searches of bags and packages carried by people entering city subways, officials announced Thursday after a new series of bomb attacks in London.
Passengers carrying bags will be selected at random before they pass through turnstiles, and those who refuse to be searched won’t be allowed to ride, Police Commissioner Raymond Kelly said.
“We just live in a world where, sadly, these kinds of security measures are necessary,” Mayor Michael Bloomberg said. “Are they intrusive? Yes, a little bit. But we are trying to find that right balance.”
The announcement drew complaints from civil liberties advocates in a city where an estimated 4.5 million passengers ride the subway on an average weekday. The system has more than 468 subway stations – most with multiple entrances – and the flood of commuters hurrying in and out of stations during rush hour can be overwhelming.
Kelly stressed that officers posted at subway entrances would not engage in racial profiling, and that passengers are free to “turn around and leave.” He also downplayed the possibility of bottlenecks at subway entrances.
Officials declined to specify how frequently the checks would occur. The inspections are scheduled to be in place by rush hour…
Posted by Shogo
“We just live in a world where, sadly, these kinds of security measures are necessary,” Mayor Michael Bloomberg said. “Are they intrusive? Yes, a little bit. But we are trying to find that right balance.”
stupid fucking asshole. Random bag searches are really going to be effective against suicide bombers.
A crowded train station
Cop – Lemme see what’s in your bag there young man
Suicide Bomber – Wha….????
Cop (Grabbing at bag) – you have to let me check your bag.
S.B. (reaches into bag) – fuck you!
A loud explosion
dead cop and suicide bomber, numerous others in the crowded station dead or gravely injured
Jello/Ice T – Shut up! Be Happy :)
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