Airports are exhilarating and intrusive at once. We know that 9-11 changed the way we all travel forever. While I`m glad to know that national security is more of a priority and that many of the right people are paying attention now, I still feel violated sometimes.
Any of you who know me most likely wouldn't consider me to be terrorist material. You`re right about that. So, it surprises me how often I`m pulled aside for special screening. My sister says it`s because I look far from suspicious, and I`m just a token pat-down who turns out to be a another clean traveler who causes minimal paperwork if any.
I don't know why this makes me nervous. Maybe it's because concentrating on me keeps them from tuning in on the real threats, the ones who rip our world apart.
Next time wear sunglasses and a trench coat and they'll let you through. (Just kidding, but the visual is cute. :) ) Security has never bothered me much. Maybe that means I'm not traveling enough. :)
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