If the TSA wants to fondle passengers, consumers should boycott the airlines

Just when you think the government couldn’t get more intrusive, they come up with another way to violate its citizens. First, we had body scanners that give a somewhat revealing picture of those who pass through it. Now, we have “security checks” that border on sexual assault.

In this video, a woman recounts her experience going through security at a U.S. airport with her children. She decided to opt-out of the full body scan because of fears about radiation and the images that would be produced. Instead, the male security officer groped her body, including her genitals and breasts. After he was finished with her, he wanted to move on to her daughters. Please check out this video. Should this be happening in the United States?

My only solution is to boycott the airlines. If the government is going to continue this sort of intrusive search, then consumers should find an alternate means of transportation.

We need whole body imaging scanners

It’s hard to believe there are still some who believe we don’t need whole body imaging scanners. You would think that the attempted terrorist attack that nearly killed 300 passengers would have been enough to convince people. I know that Homeland Security Secretary Janet Napolitano believes “the sytem worked,” but that couldn’t be farther from the truth.

The terrorist who attempted the latest attack was allowed to fly, despite being on a terrorist watch list, and he had displayed some questionable behavior. There was more than enough reason to be suspicious, but “the system” failed. The only things that saved the 300 passengers on that plane were a poorly trained terrorist and a brave passenger. » read more

Pay-by-the-mile auto insurance sounds good to me

I don’t drive much, and being a frugal guy, I am always looking for ways to save money. When shopping for auto insurance, I always wished I could find a plan that rewarded me for not driving much. Think about it: All else being equal, a person who drives 1,000 miles per year is less likely to get into a car accident than someone who drives 15,000 miles per year. This business model makes sense, but is nonexistent.

Auto insurance is based on risk. The riskier a driver is, the more they pay. Insurance companies look at a myriad of demographic factors such as age, marital status, and place of residence. They also consider credit reports, driving history, and the type of car you drive. If they are going to consider all these facts, then why not take the amount of miles driven into account? Again, fewer miles would mean fewer accidents and fewer claims. » read more