[Scan-DC] Security Efforts Turning Capital Into Armed Camp

[Cathy Drzyzgula]

Well I guess it depends on your perspective.  I remember going to the 
Botanic Garden last year and being surprised they had no security or bag 
checking at all.  It is quite close to the Capitol building.  I was 
pleased to see the checking this year.  I would think that the possibility 
of destroying the garden itself is a serious risk, some of the plants in 
the collection are irreplaceable, never  mind the building.

Cathy
On Sun, 22 Feb 2004 18:32:51 -0500, Bob Brubaker <mail3@soalex.com> wrote:

> What most fascinates me is the over-kill security in so many of the
> non-critical buildings.  One now has to go through airline level
> security to get into the Botanic gardens. It's amazing watching them
> hassle little old ladies that are so frail they couldn't be a threat if
> they wanted.  They had one Granny in tears while I was waiting to get
> in.
>
> My coat and bag were off in the X-ray but even with my pockets empty I
> kept setting off the magnetic alarm.  I told them it was the military
> buckle on my belt.   They used a hand wand which confirmed the buckle.
> I guess to be sure I also didn't have bobby-pin, they made me take the
> belt off then go though again.   Remember this is to get in the Botanic
> Garden.
>
> Bob W4NNG
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