COMMENT 107787
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2010-09-25 09:56 AM |
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Maybe the poor woman had never flown before. I haven't been on a plane in 20 years, I'd have NO idea what to do. Sometimes we need to be more compassionate, maybe help the person to bag her bottles, etc.
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COMMENT 107792
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2010-09-25 10:10 AM |
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Flustered, embarrassed and confused, clearly this poor woman needed help and not hostile attitudes heating and exacerbating the situation. When one sees a person in this condition the humane thing to do is try to calm them down. Draw them to one side, and quietly and calmly help them to collect their thoughts and possessions. Iignore the rest of the cattle snorting and grunting their irritation. You will feel better and hopefully so will the confused individual. Believe me the custom blokes will appreciate the co-operation too.
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COMMENT 107793
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2010-09-25 10:11 AM |
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C'mon. Kick her and see what happens. That outta get things movin'.
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COMMENT 107797P
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2010-09-25 10:23 AM |
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I'm guessing that if you had left on time and weren't in a hurry, then all would have been fine. Anything can happen at an airport, so next time be sure to leave a bit earlier. Let's try to not blame our own life issues on someone else. And, like 787 and 792 say, why not help the woman? If everyone stopped thinking about themselves for a minute, the planet would be a happier place!
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COMMENT 107831
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2010-09-25 11:49 AM |
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... except that at SBA they don't open the gates for your flight until about half and hour before departure, so it doesn't really matter how early you get there. Also, there are signs everywhere explaining how security works, so saying you haven't flown in a while is no excuse unless you are also illiterate.
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COMMENT 107792
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2010-09-25 02:11 PM |
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107797P 787 and 792. In the world we now live in it is refreshing to know good Samaritans still exist and are still ready to step out of the "ME" box. A "seasoned traveller" would know to arrive with time to spare. Armed with a book i always schedule one comfortable 30 minutes ahead.
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SHOREBIRD
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2010-09-25 02:46 PM |
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Just mention descretely that the woman told you that she has a bomb in her bag. The TSA will quickly mover her out of line and you will not be inconvenienced by a lengthy delay.
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COMMENT 107877
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2010-09-25 03:16 PM |
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What is actually gained by the no shoe, no liquid shuffle? Security theatre.
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COMMENT 107883
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2010-09-25 03:43 PM |
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I never bag my liquids. Sometimes they find them and take them away, but usually they don't, and it is just more efficient not to go to the effort. I don't like the feeling of willingly doing something something so irrelevant to security.
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COMMENT 107831
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2010-09-25 03:55 PM |
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Shorebird for the win!
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COMMENT 107905
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2010-09-25 05:18 PM |
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here's a tip...give $20 to the baggage guys at the curb at LAX and they'll whisk you right past the security line to your gate (of course the tsa chicks get a cut). like most security theater type laws, they only really impact the law abiding...bad guys always find a way...
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COMMENT 107906P
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2010-09-25 05:19 PM |
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She probably had to pay attention to learn how to use the seat belt too. "Please make sure your seatbelt is securely fastened at this time. To fasten, insert the loose metal buckle into the holder. Tighten so it fits firmly around your waist. To fasten, pull the loose belt." "Wait, wait, show me again, I didn't get that part."
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COMMENT 107908
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2010-09-25 05:32 PM |
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to the original poster...you totally should have screamed "BOMB" ...that would have taken care of your frustration in line!
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COMMENT 107941P
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2010-09-25 07:56 PM |
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107908 - no, not advisable; arrest could follow.
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SHOREBIRD
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2010-09-25 08:23 PM |
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Not advisable, but "frustration in line" would end. New frustrations would take their place. There could be another long line at booking at the jail. Terrorist threats come with heavy bails. The irritating lady would become the farthest thing from your mind. Present problem solved and replaced. Balance in the universe restored.
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ROGER DODGER
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2010-09-25 09:18 PM |
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Kinda weird but some guy went alittle bonkers at the airport today. this subject ya know? Maybe he just read Edda.
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COMMENT 107950P
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2010-09-25 09:35 PM |
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Maybe he wrote the Eddah Lettah.
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COMMENT 107987
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2010-09-26 09:33 AM |
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Actually, it is recommended by the airlines that for domestic flights you arrive at the terminal 2 hours BEFORE the SCHEDULED DEPARTURE time. 3 hours before for international flights. Now you know why! Generally you don't need that much time @ SBA, BUT you never know when you'll be behind the UCSB Water Polo Team or a Senior 1st timer.
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COMMENT 108006
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2010-09-26 10:52 AM |
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That's why you're supposed to be there 2 hours early! DUH! Don't blame the old lady, follow the rules! ... what a putz
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COMMENT 108020
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2010-09-26 11:43 AM |
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True story: I was at SBA a couple of years ago and I only had one "liquid" carryon item. It was sample of a thick moisturizer and when the security lady asked me, "Is this lip gloss??" I innocently blurted out, "No, it's more like a balm." Not my finest moment, people.
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AGENTSME
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2010-09-26 02:08 PM |
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Airport "Security" is a joke. I look at some of the "guards" on my travels and they seem to be America's unemployable.... A few years ago they confiscated my unopened originally sealed toothpaste because it was a bigger size than allowed.... As far as people in line.... most do the best they can.... however, quite often that leaves a lot to be desired... sigh....
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COMMENT 108064
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2010-09-26 02:22 PM |
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rodsumner: let's not pan "seniors." Some of us are quick as a whip and sharp as a tack. Hope you will be too when you get there.
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