Airport security

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TEL AVIV, Israel — The Israelis are developing an airport security device that eliminates the privacy concerns that come with full-body scanners. It's an armored booth you step into that will not X-ray you, but will detonate any explosive device you may have on your person.

Israel sees this as a win-win situation for everyone, with none of this crap about racial profiling. It will also eliminate the costs of long and expensive trials.

You're in the airport terminal and you hear a muffled explosion. Shortly thereafter, an announcement: “Attention to all standby passengers, El Al is proud to announce a seat available on flight 670 to London. Shalom!”

[lilythepink]

Remind me never to travel to Israel! lol

[catzcan]

I'm with you on that one Lily

[wayjen]

huh? are you serious?

Imagine that hey.

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Remind me never to travel to Israel! lol

Why? do you carry a bomb when you fly? I suppose the beak drops them on your shoulder... lol

[MsPlod]

Isn't this just the sort of poetic justice that would satisfy us relatively law-abiding types?

Imagine a world where bombers only blew themselves up - drunken drivers only slotted themselves - abusers of animals got eaten by crocs, etc. - too wonderful.

Gotta go - the baby awakes
Hava luvely evening folks!

[lilythepink]

Why? do you carry a bomb when you fly? I suppose the beak drops them on your shoulder... lol

Oh yes, The Beak is quite good at dropping "bombs". Usually he's quite good and misses me or my back, but occasionally we have faux pas!

Needless to say, wherever we go I am armed with a wad of tissues!

[ATOMICSQUIRREL]

TEL AVIV, Israel — The Israelis are developing an airport security device that eliminates the privacy concerns that come with full-body scanners. It's an armored booth you step into that will not X-ray you, but will detonate any explosive device you may have on your person.

Israel sees this as a win-win situation for everyone, with none of this crap about racial profiling. It will also eliminate the costs of long and expensive trials.

You're in the airport terminal and you hear a muffled explosion. Shortly thereafter, an announcement: “Attention to all standby passengers, El Al is proud to announce a seat available on flight 670 to London. Shalom!”

LMAO
We should get that!!

[lilythepink]

I wonder what will happen if the suicide bombers happen to have had a hip replacement or a pacemaker fitted? Will there be tremendous shrapnel?

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I wonder what will happen if the suicide bombers happen to have had a hip replacement or a pacemaker fitted? Will there be tremendous shrapnel?

Only if he is not wearing a Hijab.

I'd be more afraid of the Hang Ten Plakkie shrapnel heading towards you at 150 miles per hour

[Not1CentMore]

With all the security 'hoopla' this corner of the flat map, this would be a win-win here, too. I understand the 'reason' behind increased security at our airports, but we teach our kids to not talk to strangers and if someone touches them in 'private' areas, we want to be told. Yet, we have to stand by helplessly while some 'stranger' 'feels them up'. Poor little tykes don't understand and you can see it in their eyes and hear it in their sobs.

And then there is the elderly population: poor Grandma and Grandpa.

Try groping and grabbing this G'ma and the security officer won't have to worry about a 'bomb' going off, he / she will have to worry about ME going off: flying fist or swift kick.

Ruthie

[lilythepink]

Ruthie, I have such a vivid picture of a really cranky ol' grandma being felt up by security at the airport! I'm sure she will hit them with her umbrella or walking stick and use some choice language.

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Oh yes, The Beak is quite good at dropping "bombs". Usually he's quite good and misses me or my back, but occasionally we have faux pas!

Needless to say, wherever we go I am armed with a wad of tissues!

You should wear one of those cheap plastic capes like in the hairdressers... lol

[lilythepink]

You think if I wear a yellow one, I won't be run over when crossing the road? Perhaps it should also be covered in reflectors? lol

[MrAerospace]

Lily has her grandmother's old walking stick. She now plans to take it with her if she ever flies to Israel!

Chickeman (aka The Beak) often goes there to potty on the security officers' shoulders but he's so quick that they haven't even been able to see him let alone catch him.