On Thu, 30 Dec 2004 14:09:49 -0700, "Larry R Harrison Jr"
wrote:

"Casey" wrote in message
hlink.net...

Before the Patriot Act
was passed, you would simply have been arrested and charged with
some minor federal offense.

And I'm arguing that even THAT shouldn't happen, Patriot Act or no. Since
when is getting off a plane which has landed where you're headed such a huge
offense?

It's two huge offenses (at least).

1. It's a violation of border security (immigration laws).
2. It's a violation of airport security (FARs).

If so, this country went to hell in a handbasket LONG before the
Patriot Act.

I think your brain went to hell in a handbasket a while ago.

The solution is to try to sue everyone in sight. The traditional
American way...

LRH

Malc.