Jeffrey Goldberg at the Atlantic has a great idea that will flummox the TSA without compromising security: Wear kilts on national opt-out day or any other day. Here is the key paragraph:
But come November 24th, here’s an idea you might try to make the day extra-special. It’s a one-word idea: Kilts. Think about it — if you’re a male, and you want to bollix-up the nonsensical airport security-industrial complex, one way to do so would be to wear a kilt. If nothing else, this will cause TSA employees to throw up their hands in disgust. If you want to go the extra extra mile, I suggest commando-style kilt-wearing. While it is probably illegal to fly without pants, I can’t imagine that it’s illegal to fly without underpants. I If you are Scottish, or part Scottish, or know someone who is Scottish, or eat Scottish salmon, or enjoy Scotch, or have a vestigial affection for “Braveheart” despite Mel Gibson, you can plausibly claim some sort of multicultural diversity privilege — the term “True Scotsman” refers to soldiers who honor their tradition and heritage by wearing kilts without drawers underneath. (This photo illustrates the possible consequences of the “True Scotsman” kilt-wearing very well.)
I’m having problems putting in links, so here is the link long-form: http://www.theatlantic.com/national/archive/2010/11/tsa-opt-out-day-now-with-a-superfantastic-new-twist/66545/
Well, I did just that, yesterday. I have been flying kilted for over 10 years and did so from Boston’s Logan Airport. First, while many were going through plain old metal detectors, I was told to wait for the porno booth, I asked why and the lady said, “Because you are different”. Then after I went trough, I had to be hand searched because the heavy waistband on the kilt defeated the scanner. It seems as if even heavy winter clothing was defeating the porno scan. I was only searched in the area that was not clear in my money shot so I did not get an Enhanced Pat Down, er… sexual assault.
Peace
Piper