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Jun 10
As many will note, I often have something to say about the state of our Transportation Security. I also know that the Department of Homeland Insecurity has visited this site a few times over the last few months, so I do have the powers that be in Washington’s attention. It also goes to say that …
Permanent link to this article: https://onthespotblog.com/tsa-its-not-just-bad-screeners/
May 30
Today is Memorial Day, a day we remember those who have lived before us. Originally called “Decoration Day”, it began on May 30th, 1868 to honor the fallen Civil War soldiers, by decorating their grave sites with flowers and flags. In 1971, it was officially declared a national holiday, and moved from May 30th, to …
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May 27
As the state legislative session began winding down last week, I started following certain bills of interest, including HB 1937, which, as I discussed before, would prohibit the TSA from touching “private parts” during screening. Much to my surprise, the bill, which passed unanimously out of the House, was withdrawn before being brought to the vote Tuesday. With …
Permanent link to this article: https://onthespotblog.com/tsa-smackdown-of-the-texas-state-senate/
May 24
UPDATE: A friend from Kansas City just sent me a link to the Daily Mail in the United Kingdom. To demonstrate the power of these storms, they have before and after pictures. Please check them out here. This tornado season has been unbelievably active. As someone who grew up in Tornado Alley, I have seen …
Permanent link to this article: https://onthespotblog.com/joplin-missouri-were-praying-for-you/
May 21
From our friends over at Reason.tv and Remy: I have to travel soon, and hope I don’t get the TSA Pokey Pokey…
Permanent link to this article: https://onthespotblog.com/video-do-the-tsa-pokey-pokey/
May 16
The Associated Press and CNN just broke news that Donald Trump will not run for the GOP nomination for President. He joins Mike Huckabee in deciding that television is a better place to get their message out.
Permanent link to this article: https://onthespotblog.com/donald-trump-i-will-not-run-for-president/
May 11
Just when you thought it couldn’t get any worse, the TSA’s heavy-handed tactics prove that they show no end to their insanity. This time, it happened at an airport I travel to on a frequent basis, Kansas City International Airport (or as the locals call it, KCI – yet the airlines call it MCI – …
Permanent link to this article: https://onthespotblog.com/another-week-another-tsa-stupidity/
May 08
Happy Mother’s Day to my mom. While most people look to characters in television and movies as their heroes, my parents are my heroes.
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May 02
As long time readers of my blog know, I am not a fan of Red Light Cameras or Speed Cameras. That’s why I applauded the citizens of Houston when they passed a referendum last November, that effectively banned their use. Much as I predicted, the city’s vendor, ATS, filed a lawsuit challenging the referendum and the legalities of …
Permanent link to this article: https://onthespotblog.com/red-light-cameras-the-emotional-and-money-trap/
May 01
It’s about time… This man has been a thorn in the United States’ side for way too long. I doubt where he’s going he will find 72 virgins.
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