
Originally Posted by
lovbyts
Isnt this exactly what we are supposed to teach our children? Teach them it's OK for some strange adult to touch you anywhere they want, everywhere and you are supposed to just stand there and let them do it as long as they have some type of uniform on or a superior of some type. I'm sure kids dont have a problem getting confused by all the mixed messages.
Flawed logic. There is a difference between telling children not to let strange adults touch them in certain situations and having a trusted member of law enforcement pat you down when looking for certain items. These TSA pat downs aren't looking for just terrorists, there are some unscrupulous adults who will hide drugs and other items on their children.
I agree with a lot of the comments both ways. Many have valid points but I think profiling should be used since that is what it's designed for. If I am mugged by a 6' 4" 190bl Asian guy with spiked black hair, tiger tattoo on his left arm etc I would be a little pissed if I was called in for a lineup of Hispanic and Caucasian guys all 5' 10" or under and 200 lbs or a bunch of women/dykes.
Flawed logic again. You are confused about profiling. If you are assaulted by an Asian and you tell that to a police officer, a police officer is going to look for an Asian that fits your description. That is different when looking for someone who MAY perpetrate a crime.
I have not heard of many kids carrying bombs into or out of the US. Yes it's getting out of hand and just stupid. Yes it has it's purpose but it's being misused and abused. Now instead of people wanting to become a priest they only have to apply to become a TSA officer.