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December 01, 2006
I'm Sure It's Just To Protect Us
I was going to write something about the revelation that Homeland Security is keeping secret files on everyone travelling into the country*, including what meals they ordered and their motor vehicle records. Oh, and they're assigning "terrorist scores". Which are kept for 40 years, and you're not allowed to ask what your score is or how they figured it out. And they might look up your terrorist scores if you apply for a job in certain industries.
But as soon as I typed "Homeland Security", I heard a whirring sound next to me, kind of like a mini-camera.
So I think this is probably a good idea. Because you can't have too much fake security, or have too many unaccountable people secretly screwing with your life. And I'm sure this will never fall into the wrong hands.
And I can't help but wonder, with his sketchy ticket purchase, his lack of baggage, and his bad habits as a cab driver, how many red flags Ted Stryker would have set off.
* My bet is on June 2007 for the inevitable "Well, they did domestic flights too" followup
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Look, on my last trip from abroad, I made damn sure that my meal contained no mushrooms. Now, thanks to Homeland Security, I know that no stewardess will offer me fungal foods again. Thanks dubya!
Posted by: Josh | December 2, 2006 12:05 PM
