kevin_standlee | Entries tagged with security

Thanks to Charles Mohapel, I've read with dismay (but alas, not surprise) another story of a railfan photographer detained for the "crime" of photographing trains. I haven't watched the video yet; I've only read the article. Once again, we have the "security" people convinced that all you have to do is say "9/11" and "PATRIOT Act" to suspend any sort of civil right they please.

I wonder how many people really feel safer because some idiot security people hassled someone who likes taking pictures of trains? Unfortunately, I expect there are some people who do feel safer this way.

Current Mood: angry
Current Location: Mehama, Oregon

Among the stupid ideas of the Creeping Security State has been that Amtrak should have "no ride" lists analogous to the "no fly" lists. Progressive Railroading has put up an poll about whether you think there should be no-ride lists, but I'm not certain if it's visible to non-subscribers. I'm disappointed that anyone would vote yes on this poll, particularly as it's aimed at professionals in the rail-transportation field who, one would think, would know better.

Current Mood: angry
Current Location: Fremont, California