[Leica] What would you do if this happened to you?

[leicachris at worldnet.att.net (Christopher Williams)]

The problem with being fingerprinted and photographed is that almost all
terrorists do NOT have a criminal record, therefore, no fingerprints to
match on file.

Pay the airport workers a decent wage, and most problems would be avoided.

Chris

----- Original Message -----
From: "Sal DiMarco,Jr."
Subject: RE: [Leica] What would you do if this happened to you?


> Luggers,
>     Like most of you, I really feel for what happened to Ted Grant.
However,
> if he carried his equipment and film with him, this would all have been
> avoided. (sorry, Ted)
>     Unfortunately, we have to pay the price for 9/11. Air travel used to
be
> fun. Today, it's nothing but a big pain in the posterior.
>     The security system, now in effect under the TSA is many times better
> than the old system.
>     Under the new system, every time I've asked for a hand inspection of
my
> film, it was done, WITHOUT an argument from the security personnel. Before
> the TSA, it was always a hassle and I ALWAYS received the full treatment,
> shoes, etc.
>     If  you have to ship some gear as checked baggage, most TSA inspectors
> will let you lock your cases after they are inspected.
>     As for the new TSA 'friendly' locks, the TSA doesn't know about them,
> yet. A few weeks ago, while doing an assignment at Philadelphia
> International Airport, I spoke with a bunch of TSA types, and I asked
about
> the new locks. They never heard of them.
>     There is not totally fool proof system.
>     For those of you who will not fly to the US because of the new
> photo/fingerprint rules, it's for everyone's protection. I'm sure, the
next
> time, I fly overseas, I will be fingerprinted and photographed.
> Happy Snaps,
> Sal
>
> Sal DiMarco, Jr.
> Philadelphia, PA
> Web Site: http://members.fcc.net/sal.dimarcojr