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DOJ Could Ban Texas Flights Over Anti-Patdown Law

Posted by timothy on from the don't-mess-with dept.

hellkyng writes "The Department of Justice may ban flights from Texas because of the Anti-Patdown law making its way through the legal system. Says Rep. David Simpson, 'Someone must make a stand against the atrocities of our government agents.' Should be interesting to see if Texas can pave the way for grope-free flying fun."

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  1. Re:Update on this story by Gunnut1124 · · Score: 5, Insightful

    We tried, what did you do?

    I was actually contacted to give testimony to the state legislature about this by the ALCU (never got to). After a number of written complaints, action was taken and a bill set in motion... Too bad that the weak spineless reps didn't have the guts to follow through. The DOJ needs an overhaul after this mess.

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  2. Re:Update on this story by Dracos · · Score: 5, Insightful

    Thereby making the TSA, by definition, terrorists.

  3. Re:"interesting to see if Texas can pave the way" by arbarbonif · · Score: 5, Insightful

    The primary defense against hijacking is a plane filled with people that aren't willing to be hijacked. 9/11 already did that.