[Scan-DC] BACKPACKS

[Greg Danes]

paranoia is like life " A state of Mind". Which state are you in? ... :) DC
does not count as a state yet... BTW.

On Mon, May 6, 2013 at 1:13 PM, Steve <restonham at gmail.com> wrote:

> 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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