Jeffrey Goldberg tests TSA security theater.

[randomness]

http://jeffreygoldberg.theatlantic.com/archives/2008/10/the_tsa_follies.php:

"My new article, in the all-new Atlantic, is now up. In it, I try to get arrested at various American airports."

I wonder how much trouble he's going to have from now on.

Comments

[browngirl.livejournal.com]

Me too.

Also, I've only read the first page, and it's absolutely hilarious in a depressing way.

[r-ness.livejournal.com]

Isn't it, though? Glad you're appreciating it!

[miss-chance.livejournal.com]

Okay, the article was good, but it didn't tell me anything I didn't already know... EXCEPT! I had no idea about the existence of THIS!. Now *that's* some seriously valuable information to have! I am deeply tempted, as it appeals to my love of a) the a) the absurd, b)wine, and c)boobs. :) :)

[r-ness.livejournal.com]

Isn't that excellent? If you get that, I want to see how it works!

[r-ness.livejournal.com]

I'm absolutely willing to bet you that anyone non-Caucasian will be significantly less able to talk his or her way onto a plane without at least the appearance of proper documentation.

No argument there, although the problem I have is usually at land borders.