Category Archives: terrorism

TSA roundup

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Whilst the TSA “Scan or be groped” problem is currently restricted to the US, I’ve stumbled across enough articles discussing the matter of late that it seemed worth having a bit of a round up. If only because I know enough people that fly out there regularly and just as likely either the US will demand we have similar procedures (there being no point in having such procedures if people can avoid them simply by flying into the country) or we’ll copy them anyway. Over at Samizdata there’s a decent bit of discussion on if the searches are reasonable and … Continue reading →

Ron Paul on the TSA

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Probably old news to loads of you, but just got linked to this, Ron Paul making some excellent points about airport/aircraft security and relying on the Government to protect us generally. The comparative fatality rates given are quite striking. If you’ve not seen it it’s just 5 minutes so enjoy. +10

Sneaky sneaky very sneaky

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The Evening standard article about the secret ring of steel rather shocked me, though sadly didn’t surprise me as much as it once would have. Very quietly rounds around the city have been being blocked, changed from public highways to private property with private security and controls on what people on those streets can and can’t do. Two thirds of the roads into the city have been closed leaving just 19 ways to drive in all of which are monitored by CCTV camera’s recording car number plates and the occupants. Whilst the city has always been different and a bit … Continue reading →