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| US Congressmen: Drop baggage fees to cut airport congestion | |
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| Tweet Topic Started: May 13 2016, 02:34 AM (1,444 Views) | |
| mysysail | May 13 2016, 02:34 AM Post #1 |
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http://www.bbc.com/news/world-us-canada-36283233 |
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| mysysail | May 13 2016, 02:37 AM Post #2 |
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| jeffersonCarter | May 13 2016, 02:47 AM Post #3 |
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Maybe if we just let Billy Bob and Joe Dokes carry their loaded guns on to planes we wouldn't need all that expensive security screening. We could just shoot the bad guys before they take over the plane. |
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| Robert Stout | May 13 2016, 02:47 AM Post #4 |
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I have a better idea...Totally eliminate TSA and save the many billions they have cost, not to mention irritation of passengers...TSA has not stopped even one terrorist attack...The program was designed to give passengers a false sense of security and the fantasy the government is being effective............
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| jeffersonCarter | May 13 2016, 03:29 AM Post #5 |
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You should move to the Congo. You would fit in well over there. No taxes, not police, little government. Just an occasional band of armed militia. Lots of opportunities too, if you survive. |
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| CautionaryTales | May 13 2016, 07:14 AM Post #6 |
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How do you know that the TSA hasn't stopped something that didn't happen? Do ya think maybe the very presence of inspection is a deterrent to attack? Jeebus...I hate to hear that sorry argument.
Edited by CautionaryTales, May 13 2016, 07:14 AM.
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Have you paid your internet taxes? | |
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| ringotuna | May 13 2016, 07:52 AM Post #7 |
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http://abcnews.go.com/US/exclusive-undercover-dhs-tests-find-widespread-security-failures/story?id=31434881 |
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| longbich | May 13 2016, 08:24 AM Post #8 |
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Aaaah yes. This is what we all want. Edited by longbich, May 13 2016, 08:24 AM.
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The Bird of Time has but a little way to fly- And Lo, the Bird is on the wing. "Omar" | |
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| Paula Ticks | May 13 2016, 08:50 AM Post #9 |
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According to the article: 'Many airlines introduced baggage fees in 2008 to cope with soaring fuel costs. Despite historically low oil prices and record airline profits, the fees have not been revoked.' ^So the baggage fees were added in 2008 for a reason. That reason is no longer in play. Time to drop those fees. I don't think that will solve the problem completely. Loosen up some money from the federal budget for more TSA employees. |
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| Opinionated | May 13 2016, 08:54 AM Post #10 |
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I did find it interesting that the Airlines want to protect their profits by not reducing fees, but are insisting that more federal dollars be spent to provide more TSA agents. Sounds like taxpayer dollars being used to subsidize corporate profits, to me. |
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| nNeo | May 13 2016, 08:55 AM Post #11 |
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That would be a good idea. It adds to check in time, and overloads carry-on baggage, which increases boarding time. |
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| estonianman | May 13 2016, 01:37 PM Post #12 |
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The baggage fees were put in place to cover government security checks. Another congressmen that is a clueless retard. |
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| Opinionated | May 13 2016, 01:47 PM Post #13 |
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And that's bs. http://viewfromthewing.boardingarea.com/2015/04/21/the-real-reason-airlines-charge-checked-bag-fees-and-its-not-what-you-think/ |
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| estonianman | May 13 2016, 02:22 PM Post #14 |
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They went into effect right after the TSA implemented additional security checks. Anyone that is a frequent flyer knows this. Edited by estonianman, May 13 2016, 02:23 PM.
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| CautionaryTales | May 13 2016, 02:33 PM Post #15 |
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They charge it because they can get it. Sheesh.... Esto... You don't know shiatte about shiatte...do Ya? |
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| estonianman | May 13 2016, 03:22 PM Post #16 |
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Right - which is why everyone just gate checks bags now.
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| CautionaryTales | May 13 2016, 03:43 PM Post #17 |
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Cause and effect friend. They charge for luggage checking and the customers reacted. I thought you liked the free market in action? |
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| Opinionated | May 13 2016, 03:47 PM Post #18 |
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So in your mind correlation proves causation.
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| estonianman | May 13 2016, 03:57 PM Post #19 |
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So what if it does correlate? Will change your position on government intervention in the marketplace? Nope. |
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| estonianman | May 13 2016, 03:58 PM Post #20 |
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Pro-tip - what happens when you gate check bags and not get charged? You bypass security. Checkmate marxist. |
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