Re: Airport Security

[Gabe Sachs <egabe@ix.netcom.com>]

This all makes me crazy.  In L.A. they just said they spent 20 million on
new security systems that can tell the labels and contents of almost
anything.....the problem is that the majority of people who check those
machines don't seem like they pay attention that much.   I was once in a
rush to get on a flight and I packed my laptop and cameras wrapped in tons
of cable etc. and it went right through the machine.  UGH!!

At 01:11 AM 11/12/97 -0500, you wrote:
>Jacques Bilinski wrote:
>
><<<<<<In an efficient manner she then popped off the lens cap and looked
>through the viewfinder, and then handed me back the camera. It's good to
>know the travelling public is well protected from terorists who might hide
>explosives in their camera lenses. <<<
>
>Hi Jacques 
>
>Why it just makes you get an over all warm feeling of confidence! :)
>
>Actually it scares the hell out of me! Either they should do it right or
>don't do it all, as airport security is only as good as the weakest person
>in the check system!  When I hear about things like this or have seen them
>do equally assinine things with camera gear, it sure leaves your confidence
>shaken about how safe we really are each time we board an airplane!
>
>But then you can't think about it, as you'd go nuts worrying what's liable
>to happen from take off to landing.
>
>My partners and I had a pact about what to do if any of us were in the air
>and something happened .
>
>As soon as you were squared away in your aisle seat, (always an aisle seat
>folks) easier to get out of the plane, easier to get up to shoot pictures
>if you have to, and easier to get to the john.:)  You get a camera out with
>a wide angle lens (28 or wider) covers more of the inside of the plane and
>better depth of field and set for exposure, place on floor or top of bag
>ready for use! 
>
>Then say a prayer that you wont need to use it, while whatever may happen
>in the plane to necessitate taking pictures.
>
>Just think of it like:
>
>A/ It keeps your mind off the impending crash! :)
>
>B/ While everyone else is in a panic, you are taking great photographs!:)
>
>C/ Your last pictures could be your best!:)
>
>And because you are using a Leica that is very well constructed, it will
>survive and your partners will make millions selling your last great Leica
>pictures! :)
>
>And on that note, the next time you board an airplane don't forget to set
>your Leica! :)
>
>ted
>
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