This post is for all the people who say the TSA patdown is "no big deal"

[Matariki]

http://wewontfly.com/sexual-assault-survivor-molestation-not-accpetable

<snip - more at link>....

The gravity of sex crime is such that, it often takes people years to even say the word (assault or rape). Normally after another trauma, car accident, death of a loved one etc…..then the sexual-sins come back to haunt them. Many triggers cause the victim to feel, all of the sudden, out of control like they did while they were being abused. This leads to, in varying degrees: panic attacks (i.e., high blood pressure, sweating, nausea, diarrhea, inability to concentrate, absolute fidgetiness, non-functioning, etc.).

Many assault victims suffer, when their memories are triggered (especially by inappropriate touch by a person perceived by the past victim, to be in a place of power).

There are pretty universal triggers for the onset of these symptoms (although individuals do vary) this one however goes for everybody. Being fondled by someone, in the areas you were always taught were “bad touch” spots, by a person in power (power being key). Breast twists, buttocks felt up, and yes, your pants pulled up until they can reach your crotch, down your inner thighs, you get the picture.

Molestation over the clothes of people, past victims or not, is not acceptable. If you were not wearing a TSA badge, you would be in prison!

[mdmc]

1. I never thought that I would fly again

turns out I will be takin a trip next year.. I hope things change somehow by then..

[Matariki]

3. that's what I'm hoping.

I cancelled a thanksgiving flight, but had to take a reschedule instead of a refund. Concentrated effort will hopefully get things done. If it goes on too long without changing, I'm afraid it's just one more indignity the US population will just get used to.

[ZombieHorde]

2. Very important point. nt

[LibDemAlways]

4. An Israeli security expert said on Olbermann yesterday it's all

completely useless and makes no one safer.

It's unconscionable that the US government could sanction this kind of abuse of the traveling public. It's up to us to put an end to it by curtailing air travel unless absolutely necessary. Economics is our best weapon. The government won't listen to us. They will listen to airline CEOs when the bottom line is affected.

[littlewolf]

5. +++++ Hit em where they live

[howaboutme]

6. Government considers each of us guilty until proven innocent

Besides defending the sovereign nation the Government has the job to defend our US Constitution from encroachments by our own government.

[annabanana]

7. There will be a trip I'll have to make next August, and bus/rail

will not be an option. I can't believe that this won't be gone by then.

[BrklynLiberal]

8. KnR