TSA Turns Air Travel Into Civil Liberties-Free Nursery School
They do this with ridiculous "freeze" drills in airports -- even past the "security" checkpoint. Via Shannon, InforWars has the tail of one on tape:
Watch how all the travelers, sheeplike, and probably fearing arrest by these unskilled workers given power over the rest of us, just do as they say without question or movement.
As I wrote in my op-ed on the TSA, and as they echo in the InfoWars text, this is obedience training for the American public, to make us docile as we have their rights yanked from us.
Paul Joseph Watson writes at InfoWars:
The video shows the final 24 seconds of a 2 minute period during which travelers were ordered to "freeze" by TSA workers and were not allowed to move.One TSA screener is heard to say, "stay right where you are," at a man who is walking through the airport, as the other static travelers look on in bewilderment.
According to the You Tube user responsible for uploading the clip, "This video was shot within the "secure" area of the terminal, BEYOND the security gate."
"Note that the TSA "guard" is offering no explanation, only giving harsh threats and orders to stay still. Note that there was NO event or threat taking place of any kind," he adds.
As we have previously highlighted, the "freeze" policy, which has been experienced by numerous travelers across the country, is known as Code Bravo Sierra or simply Code Bravo by the TSA.
New York Times columnist Joe Sharkey described how he was caught up in the policy on two separate occasions last year while traveling through airports in Atlanta and Los Angeles.
When Sharkey failed to obey a TSA screener who shouted "freeze," he was assailed by another traveler who "growled" at him, "You're supposed to freeze!" as other passengers complied with the bizarre demand. Sharkey later discovered that the TSA had no power to force travelers to comply with the command.
"Passengers are not required to 'freeze' in place like statues," TSA spokeswoman Kristin Lee admitted.
"It was clear to me that travelers believed they were required to stop and stand motionless -- even those who had cleared security and were merely within shouting distance of the checkpoint. Officers seemed to reinforce that impression, too," writes Sharkey.
"the "freeze" policy, is known as Code Bravo Sierra or simply Code Bravo by the TSA."
"Calling a Bravo Sierra" is also a colloquial euphemism for believing something is not factual - note the initials are "BS".
Vinnie Bartilucci at September 27, 2012 7:46 AM
Well, Vinnie, it is bull shit. Of the highest order, bull shit. It stinks of bull shit. Hah! I love saying that: bull shit. And if I'm ever in an airport, and I hear someone "shout 'freeze'!" I will simply yell back "Bull Shit!" and keep walking.
Flynne at September 27, 2012 8:04 AM
When I saw this, I thought I'd see what information I could find about it.
I searched TSA.gov and had no luck, so I called them.
I got the full name and employee ID of the gentleman I spoke with (I declined to give my last name or phone number - and called from my prepaid phone). I told them my name is "Sharon" (hint: it's not).
According to him this is the "first he's heard about it." Also, he said they have no jurisdiction inside the sterile area. He said they CAN stop somebody to check something specific (boarding pass, carry on item), but he seemed totally confused as to what I was talking about. I told him I was shocked because it's all over the internet. He did the "customer's stupid" thing and said lots of false things are on the internet. Then I told him that's why I only believe things I see in video as everything else is way too hard to fake. No reply to that.
The only "stop and hold" type thing he was aware of (so he says) is to hold still for 5-7 seconds inside the nakey-scopes.
I'm thinking that, since they are sooo unaware of this "freeze order" thing going on, massive numbers of Americans should call and ask about it - repeatedly - every day (and maybe call their representatives). Just my two cents.
I'm going to be flying with the whole family in a few months and I don't know what I'm going to do if they want my kids to go into the nakey-scopes. If the dentist covers me with 30 pounds of lead to take a x-ray of my tooth "just in case" to cover my ovaries... well, I'm not sending my daughter through an x-ray machine (x-rays literally break DNA into big chunks which then tend to reattach themselves incorrectly - worse for women than men because men keep producing sperm while women only have what eggs they are born with).
Also, I couldn't get any information on the "modified" pat-down for kids (which is what happens if the child refuses the nakey scanners)... not even how that works with a diaper (like would they want to open it?).
All I can think to do is chat pleasantly with whatever TSA agents are working my line so I seem more human to them... and pray they send us to the metal detector.
"Sharon" at September 27, 2012 10:24 AM
Two thoughts. 1.) It would be great if - when this happens - every traveler shouts "I have to pee!" and runs to the nearest bathroom.
2.) Anyone else see the "cosplay is a good time" video on YouTube? Seriously makes me want to get a bunch of people to flash mob an airport in costume... along with a bunch of actual travelers in costume (there's an anomaly in Batman's groin area! Donkey Kong needs an enhanced pat-down!).
Shannon M. Howell at September 27, 2012 10:28 AM
If I am ever preasant in an airport for one of these drills, I plan to break out into song and dance. It seems only natural to accompany the TSA's "security show" with a real one...
Sabrina at September 27, 2012 11:06 AM
I have an idea these freeze drills are just a way for TSA doofs to entertain themselves.
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=SouTgWtWOOE
Ken R at September 27, 2012 1:09 PM
Just teaching obedience. Seeing how far they can push, and looking for someone to serve as an example of what happens to the nail that sticks up.
The push-back is going to be uglier than they expect.
Storm Saxon's Gall Bladder at September 27, 2012 1:57 PM
There has GOT to be a way to coordinate a flash-mob for this. Preferably dancing to something really obnoxious.
Shannon M. Howell at September 27, 2012 2:08 PM
Shannon, at high noon on the Wednesday before Thanksgiving at LAX, to Weird Al Yankovick's rendition of Michael Jackson's "Beat It", "EAT IT"!! And everyone sings the chorus!
o.O
Flynne at September 27, 2012 3:25 PM
About the only way I'm ever going to fly a commercial airline again is if my cold dead body is being shipped somewhere.
Jim P. at September 27, 2012 6:44 PM
Flynne - that sounds fun... too bad I'm on the other side of the country. My 6-year-old would get a kick out of that.
Shannon M. Howell at September 27, 2012 7:16 PM
Here's an idea for people who have the time. Go to the airport and setup cameras outside the TSA checkpoints and just video them for hours.
You are in a public space -- what can they do about it?
Jim P. at September 27, 2012 10:01 PM
Jim P.,
If I recall correctly, as of yesterday, TSA's website expressly states that you are allowed to take photos or video of the checkpoint.
Happy filming!
Shannon M. Howell at September 28, 2012 5:28 AM
hmmm, I wonder if this isn't some sort of decoy to take attention away from the TSA agent who is stealing cell phones or laptops while folks go through their screening process?
Charles at September 28, 2012 8:51 PM
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