TSA Petition Idea

[David]

Eh, the easiest way to get cannabis through security is to disguise it as a bomb.

Just so long as it is not an enlargement device.   

[supperman15]

brownies, and cookies, the easiest way...

would you like a cookie Mr TSA dude???

[ninetales1234]

I like it!
I wish I could write that well.

the allusion of security,

allusion =/= illusion 

[SamIam]

Ok I read through the whole trifold.... in general I like it...

It says that TSA is in North America... we aren't running the Mexicon airports yet are we? (NAU?)

the bullet points could be 'tightened up'

On the right side it mentions 'peaceful assembly' but is that what people are doing?

I said North America as opposed to the United States, which acknowledges and lends legitimacy to tyrants. I'm not thrilled with North America, but anyone have another suggestion considering my original concern?

We should have an updated version out soon for everyone.

I tightened up the bullets, good points, thanks for taking the time to read it.  I changed the wording on peaceful assembly as well.

If anyone has graphics ideas for the cover, let me know. The artist was asking me what i wanted.

[SamIam]

It's Complete . . .



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[SamIam]

My friend did an incredible job, they look spectacular! (thank you!) I'm using them tomorrow, and we might video me going through security with it.   We wanted to do a few more things, but I wanted to use them  so we finished it and I printed 100. I'm amazed at how they came out. I can't wait to place it into the hands of a TSA agent tomorrow!

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[Tom Sawyer]

Very 

[Dreepa]

wow they look unreal!
Great!

[dalebert]

Awesome Sam! Very professional looking.

[d_goddard]

Just heard the story from last night's FTL.
Kickass job, Sam!

[TackleTheWorld]

Yeah, Sam stood up to the TSA and DHS time after time, then was betrayed by the American Airlines clerk.

[Kat Kanning]

Brilliant.

[error]

Don't ever fly American again. And tell them why.

[dalebert]

Inspired by SamIAm, I attempted to fly without showing any state-issued ID today. Ugh... 

Let's just say it was rather depressing. This combined with Lauren getting arrested left me with a sick feeling in my stomach the whole flight about the direction of our country.

I was very calm and simply said I didn't have any state-issued ID to show. I was already checked in online so I showed that printout and offered my credit card that I used to buy the ticket. She said I couldn't fly without it so I finally asked if she was going to refund my ticket since she wasn't going to allow me to fly and she said it was non-refundable. When I said I was willing to fly as a designated selectee, she said I needed to talk to another clerk who came over and said the same things. They said safety was not the issue without ever saying what the issue was other than "it's Delta policy". I had become determined to get my money back for the ticket if they didn't let me fly. Finally a supervisor came over while I was on the phone with VISA and the VISA person said she'd wait on the line while I talked to Delta. I stated several times that it was against Federal Law to require state-issued ID for travel within the United States. It finally seemed like they might take my student ID which is actually several years old and has no date on it anyway. Another clerk was there and they discussed it with each other. So I told the VISA person that it was being resolved and let her hang up. Then the lady called someone to find out if USC was a state school! It's not and I knew that but she didn't ask me and I didn't say anything. Someone on the phone confirmed it was not a state school and we were back to square one.

Ultimately I caved. I'm embarrassed.  I pretended to search through my bag and finally pulled my NH DL out. She seemed really annoyed that I had a DL. After I checked my bag, she told me to keep my DL out for security and I looked her in the eye as I was putting it away and said "I know Federal Law". I actually expected security to ultimately allow me through without showing it again.

There was another scene at security as the lady FUCKING FOLLOWED me there and told the guy "He's got the ID in his pocket!" At least I made it clear that this was a matter of principle to me and when she was asking what the point was, I explained that the point was my right to travel within the US without permission from the state was being violated. She argued that state permission wasn't required and I said "Requiring a state ID IS requiring permission from the state!" I was livid at this point and making a scene.

At one point at the counter, I actually tried to call Sam to see if he had any legal advice, like whether I was correct about the law, and realized I didn't have his number. I ended up calling Neal Conner thinking he may know or might have Sam's number if not. BTW, it's his birthday. Haha. What a coinky-dinky. So I wished him a happy birthday. He now has permission from the man to put alcoholic substances into his body so buy him a drink next time you see him. 

Neal pointed out that Federal Law is going to change in a year TO REQUIRE STATE-ISSUED ID TO FLY!!!  This B.S. is out of control! We need to stage a massive protest before that happens and film it for YouTube.

[d_goddard]

My motto: pick your battles.
Pick battles that you have a decent shot at winning, and that will result in a tangible difference in the way you and others live your lives.


Flying without ID is an entertainment option and a public education strategy.
Great when it works; in my opinion, not worth making sacrifices for.

Feds. Fuckin', fuckin' feds.