>
> In a message dated 11/6/2002 10:52:37 AM Pacific Standard Time,
> [log in to unmask] writes:
>
> > Security checks were the most thurough I have experienced: shoes
off, belt
> > off, each item in my briefcase handled and inspected
>
> John,
>
> I think you got through easy... the last flight I took out of
Detroit the guy
> briskly patted down the family jewels. I don't think it was kinky,
it was
> over very quickly. I think my pants zipper (standard issue) confused
him.
> Possibly it was his first day? I was a bit flustered and thinking
about
> whacking him in the head if he went for another pass. I suppose
there is a
> reason that they make sure you are not holding a camera on a sling.
Like I am
> going to hold a weapon stuffed in there? Or is Mini-ME becomming
reality? I
> don't think most of these unfortunate security folks (just another
Joe/Jane
> with a day job) have a clue what they are doing and they are so
intimidated
> by the hi-priority nature of their role that they are afraid to
relax. I'm
> going to make sure to eat a lot of baked beans and garlic next time
I fly.
>
> ][<en
>
>
Hartford recently had its security federalized. Night and day
difference. Professional, authoritative, awake, alert security
personnel. Pleasant surprise.

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M. P. Edison
President
3 Northwest Drive
Plainville, CT 06062  USA
Phone: (860)747-2220
Fax: (860)747-2280
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Internet: www.edisoncoatings.com

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