T-T-T-Travel in this Estados Unidos

Perusing BoingBoing today I noticed a couple of articles on the actions of those folks in the TSA. There is probably no reason to think they're doing a good job, nor any compelling reason to think they're doing a bad job, either. It seems mostly they just confiscate bottled water and body search grandmothers to be sure they're not carrying bombs in their double-Ds.

Leaving Columbus on Thursday we were regaled with admonitions that "the threat level is Orange". Oh, right, the Terrorists know it's a holiday weekend and are preparing to strike. Whatever.

No such warnings on Sunday night when returning from Fort Lauderdale. In fact, I'd say the TSA folks in FLL were infinitely more relaxed that those in CMH. Note to terrorists: Start in a tourist city, since the airports there are usually so busy they might not notice you. Do not try to hijack a plane from the Midwest--they'll watch you like hawks, and your brown skin makes you more conspicuous.

Humorous aside: The TSA inspectors in FLL visually inspected the soles of my 75-year-old-mother's bare feet. I'm not sure what they expected to find, but it's funny nonetheless. And yes, she can still stand on one foot.