I can understand sandals. I've traveled in sport sandals myself. My feet tend to swell, so it's nice to have room. I could have been a little clearer...it's the plastic flip-flops that I don't understand. The ones like those I wore when showering in the dorms because of the grubby floors. I've seen a multitude of 'kids' (read: 14-24 years old) in pajama bottoms and flip-flops in line at the security gates. It just seems a little slovenly to me.
Pull yer pants up and get off my lawn... Becky A.
On 27 Feb 2006 06:40:47 -0800, "Mary" wrote:
I beg to differ. Returning from San Diego in September" everyone" was asked to remove their shoes when going through security even those wearing filp flop ( those cheap little beach thong plastic things) sandals. As you can imagine many people boarding that flight from San Diego to New York at that time of year were wearing sandals of all descriptions. I did notice the last two years having made 3 return trips to California via Newark and one to South Carolina , then from there to Florida and back to Halifax that the shoe thing has gotten to be more of a regular rather than a random occurrence. And although I have noted that the security staff appears to have more training re dealing with the public there is absolutely no room for common sense. I would never question the security people at a US airport. and still wonder if the Asian woman with the flat thin soled thong style sandal is still at the security looking confused and wondering why she needs to take her shoes off. And since I wish to continue to visit my US grandchildren I will strip naked should they wish to see if I have anything taped on the inside of my rather pudgy thighs and crawl on the belt behind the hand luggage just incase I have a balloon bomb in my stomach. I am not a US citizen so the American disabilities act does not include me. I can be refused entry at any time and they do not need to give me any reason. I am not impatient when going through security, as I understand it is all part of air travel. I have been used to such security for a number of years as I have traveled a great deal to the UK.
All of us could take a lesson from the weather. It pays no Attention to criticism.
hopefully to avoid having to remove ones shoes ruby All of us could take a lesson from the weather. It pays no Attention to criticism.
I guess I have been lucky. I have flown a couple of round trips from Orlando to BWI and back. I have never had to take off my shoes. In fact, it was very effortless going through the procedure.
i also have to say that going to and from Canada has been easy the last time or so. The two trips going into Canada before that,, the RV was pulled to one side, and thoroughly searched by Canadian authorities. We were told it was because we have Florida tags, and "everyone knows that Floridians carry guns!!" WRONG!!
So, I guess we can't generalize! I plan to play the "sweet little old lady" act when I go to the air[port, and hope it will be fast and easy. Other than a "legal" pair of yard sale tiny scissors, and a sewing needle, and a Clover cutter, I really am squeaky clean!
Gillian
Stitcher wrote:
Every several months , somebody here has to say something unkind and unreasonable about Security methods before airflights ,,,, People , the WORLD is in a war against relentless Terrorists, who only wait for Security regulations to slack a bit. Respect and thank those peolple who for a low salary risk their lives for YOU. So you can travel safely from place to place. All rules are reasonable and have been found to help PREVENTION of more terror actions. Remember one CAN`Twin this war one can ONLY MINIMALIZE the number of victims. mirjam
"> >Though why you'd wear flip-flops when travelling...I can't fathom.
Having once had to unlace and remove my hiking boots while trying to keep an eye on coat, purse, walkthing and carryon at the screening area, I would do flipflops if weather permitted. Dawne
I have just returned from a trip to Mexico from Boston. fly about 4 or 5 times a year. I have never had any problems with my clover cutter or my needles. I have one or two needles in my fabric, but have a needle case that has about a dozen needles in it. I use #28 pettites. Given that I could kill someone with a staght arm to the nose, sending the bone into the brain, I don't think the needles are really any danger. My wife knots and always has her knotting with her. Never had any problems with that either. I always see people in the airport doing needlework and kniiting and crochet. The only real difference I have seen over the years is that I get far fewer comments on being a male stitcher.
George
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