Law & Public Safety
Fighting Cuba flights
Sometimes you a read a story and you know someone doesn’t quite understand the topic, is playing politics with an issue, or both. The example of the moment comes from…
Airport security
Regulation
Stossel argues that private is better
John Stossel‘s latest column at Human Events focuses on the private sector’s critical role in delivering the goods and services we need. Politicians say there are so many things only…
Regulation
Taking on the TSA
Kevin Williamson asks National Review Online readers to consider whether the Transportation Security Administration is worth its expense and inconvenience. The TSA, and the inconvenience, financial losses, and personal degradation…
Regulation
Leef examines the troubled TSA
George Leef’s latest column for Forbes probes — no pun intended — problems associated with the federal Transportation Security Administration. The TSA has an annual budget of $7.9 billion and…
Liberty
TSA destroys musical instruments
In recent weeks, the TSA has destroyed flutes and even a piano — all part of keeping us safe. Walter Olson discusses these almost unbelievable stories here. Almost unbelievable, but…
Budget, Taxation & Economy
Time to take the TSA off the public payroll?
Chris Edwards of the Cato Institute has unveiled this week a new report calling for privatization of the 9/11-inspired federal Transportation Security Administration. TSA’s main activity is operating security screening…
Liberty
52 So Far: Union To Fight TSA Worker Firings/Suspensions At Newark Airport
From Federal News Radio comes the tale of TSA workers at Newark airport. The Transportation Security Administration on Friday moved to fire 25 employees at Newark Liberty International Airport and…
Regulation
Forbes cites an example of market efficiency
The latest issue of Forbes magazine includes Steve Forbes‘ comparison of security measures in two large California airports. A vivid example of the stark difference between Big Government and free…
Liberty
For Consideration in Future TSA Scanner Designs
Franklin High School instituted a dress code, indicating certain parts of the human body are not for public consumption. Following this success, it is hoped the school’s principal will carry…
Liberty
The Only Way to Protect You from Tortoises in Your Drawers
Is this the best TSA can do to justify its naked body scans?
Liberty
Not Flocking to the Groping Skies
The Asheville Regional Airport is losing two flights. According to the Citizen-Times: The economy and fuel costs have airlines curtailing services. So, the next time you weary of paying for…
Liberty
Our safety is about to get better still!
Wendy McElroy writes about the latest thing from the TSA here.