The TSA Camel of Tyranny Further Noses the Tent

[TBoneTX 45,568]

Sadly and unsurprisingly, It has begun.

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http://www.naturalnews.com/030596_TSA_security_checkpoints.html

Originally published December 2, 2010

TSA now setting up Nazi-style "VIPER" security checkpoints at bus terminals

by Ethan A. Huff, staff writer

(NaturalNews) Terrorizing innocent travelers at airports is simply not enough for the U.S. Department of Homeland Security (DHS). The agency recently tested a new program known as VIPER (Visual Intermodal Protection and Response) which involved placing Transportation Security Administration (TSA) officials at Greyhound bus stations in Tampa to pat down and grope ground travelers. The agency even brought in local police with sniff dogs to allegedly help improve overall security.

Gary Milano, the federal security director for TSA at Tampa International Airport and several surrounding airports, told reporters at a press conference that the purpose of the new measure is "to sort of invent the wheel in advance, in case ... there ever is specific intelligence requiring us to be here. This way, us and our partners are ready to move in at a moment's notice."

In other words, there really is no legitimate -- or legal -- reason for TSA agents be frisking passengers at bus stops, but as long as the cited reasons include "security", the public is simply supposed to accept the unwarranted checkpoints as a necessary evil for the sake of improved safety.

"What we're looking for are threats to national security as well as immigration law violators," explained Steve McDonald from the U.S. Border Patrol, also trying to legitimize the efforts to the public.

But the endeavor is really nothing more than yet another violation of civil liberties in the name of security. Harassing travelers and looking for "immigration law violators" without a warrant is a clear violation of the Fourth Amendment to the U.S. Constitution which states that "a search or seizure is generally unreasonable and unconstitutional, if conducted without a valid warrant."

Sources for this story include:

http://www.hstoday.us/content/view/...

http://theintelhub.com/2010/11/29/p...

Edited December 3, 2010 by TBoneTX

[Ban Hammer 13,416]

soon, it won't even be safe to ride a bike or skateboard.

[Obama 2012 1,714]

two words: Second Amendment.

[mawilson 2,133]

Waiting for someone to say "travelling by bus is not a right - if you don't want to be frisked, you can walk"

[luckytxn 2,264]

Pretty soon instead of losing our rights here in America when buying a ticket as the TSA says we will now be losing our rights by the simple act of leaving ones own home and try to enter the public areas.

[Obama 2012 1,714]

Pretty soon instead of losing our rights here in America when buying a ticket as the TSA says we will now be losing our rights by the simple act of leaving ones own home and try to enter the public areas.

See: London

[mawilson 2,133]

Pretty soon instead of losing our rights here in America when buying a ticket as the TSA says we will now be losing our rights by the simple act of leaving ones own home and try to enter the public areas.

That is until the government decides you need "protection" in your own home.

[Gary and Alla 3,694]

When the government starts to "code name" projects dealing with civilians "VIPER" we are all fcked! Any semblance of reason is gone.

[TBoneTX 45,568]

When the government starts to "code name" projects dealing with civilians "VIPER" we are all fcked! Any semblance of reason is gone.

Agreed (sigh, man).

Gary, can you ask Bernie Sanders point-blank whether anyone in any branch of the government is going to put a stop to this sort of thing?