[Scan-DC] BACKPACKS

[Steve]

Just because you're paranoid doesn't mean they're not out to get you.


On Mon, May 6, 2013 at 12:07 AM, Doug Kitchener <oldsdoug at yahoo.com> wrote:

> No backpacks, but any other kind of bag is allowed... good.
>
> It's only a matter of time before the radios (batteries, etc) will be
> disallowed... I question whether some of the "securities" would know what
> some of our toys are... several guys here have been hassled regularly when
> taking scanners into sports events, Amtrak stations, etc.  I think there
> was a big discussion one time with one guy who couldn't make someone
> understand the difference between a two-way radio and a receiver...
>
>
> And remember the Underwear B*mb** and the Shoe B*mb**?  I can see people
> having to go through a strip search to get into the Kennedy Center.
>
>
> An IED doesn't have to get "inside" an "event"... with everyone waiting to
> go _through_ security, plenty of damage can be done to the folks waiting
> around.
>
>
> Unfortunately we can't have 100% protection, but a lot of this stuff is
> just knee-jerk reactions.
>
> I suppose the airlines / TSA will get all crazy and tighten up again too.
>
> I'm planning to visit the midWest this summer... was on the fence about
> whether to fly or drive... had pretty much decided to drive but was still
> maybe 10 - 15% in doubt...
>
>
> I'm driving.  Thanks for helping me to decide that.
>
> Shit, I'm paranoid just writing about this stuff.
>
> "Eraine Bennis... you on our rist!"
>
>
> DK
>
>
>
>
> ----- Original Message -----
> > From: "merlin at merlinjacobs.com" <merlin at merlinjacobs.com>
> > To: johnson at cpcug.org; Scan-DC at mailman.qth.net
> > Cc:
> > Sent: Sunday, May 5, 2013 10:13 PM
> > Subject: Re: [Scan-DC] BACKPACKS
> >
> > It's going to get to the point where we can't have baby strollers,
> > purses, back packs, bottle water , and we will have to empty our bowels
> before
> > each event. This is such over kill.
> >
> > -----Original Message----- From: johnson at cpcug.org
> > Sent: Sunday, May 05, 2013 10:34 PM
> > To: Scan-DC at mailman.qth.net
> > Subject: [Scan-DC] BACKPACKS
> >
> > All -
> >
> > The latest "protection" security people seems to have implemented is
> > to
> > not allow backpacks to outdoors events.
> >
> > At a local event for the Cinco de Mayo festivities here in Denver the
> > "security" personnel did not allow attendees to take in backpacks.
> > Yet, I
> > saw plenty of camera bags, sport bags and strollers with each one capable
> > of carrying a load of explosives being allowed onto the event grounds.
> > True, the bags were checked as was my backpack until the guy remembered
> no
> > backpacks allowed but if you wanted, you could easily bring in an
> > explosive device hidden in those bags under the gym shorts, baby nappies,
> > etc.
> >
> > I was lucky that I was not too far from my vehicle so it was only a five
> > minute walk each way but, nonetheless, it was irksome for the usual
> > implementation of a whimsical and flippant move for "security.
> >
> > I carry the radios, notebook and extra battery packs in the backpack so
> > now I need to get some cargo pants to carry the stuff.
> >
> > I imagine the 5 and 10 K races and the Marine Marathon will be locked
> down
> > for "security" at their scheduled time.  The Marine Memorial has
> > always
> > been locked down for the Marathon but I guess the whole route will now be
> > and radio amateurs who help will need to be on site the night before and
> > have a security clearance before participating!
> >
> > Ralph Johnson
> > Denver, CO
> >
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