Robbed by Baggage Screeners?

Let me first say that since 9/11, security measures at airports have changed drastically and it's all for the better. I am never one to feel "hassled" by the inconveniences of airport security and I am totally in favor of whatever means are necessary to provide the most safety and security to air travel.

Now, having said that, it is clear that an unfortunate black cloud has emerged because of the changes. Now that baggage screeners are permitted (and often required) to open up your checked baggage and look through it, it has created a problem in the industry - THEFT.

This happened to my wife and I on our honeymoon. We arrived in St. Lucia and our digital camera was missing from my wife's suitcase. It was obvious that it had been gone through and there was nothing we could do about it. I was pissed! The only consolation we could take in it was that it happened on the way THERE and not on the way home, so we had no pictures on the camera yet. At least we were able to buy disposable cameras when we were there and still take some (mediocre) pics on our honeymoon.

This screening/searching takes place after your bags are taken from you and so the passengers aren't there to observe. It's like some of these employees felt like they've been given a green light to steal whatever they want.

And because of the airlines' "policies" that they are not responsible for any specific items in your luggage, there is no way to prove anything or hold anyone responsible.

Has this happened to you??

What do you think can be done to fix this problem??

(Story: TSA baggage screening employees Fired at LAX for Theft)

Hillary the Republican?

Wake up, Democrats. Wake up, Americans. You're smarter than this!

Fear mongering! That's what Hillary is resorting to with her recent tactics. It is cheap, dirty and insulting to the intelligence of voters. Her ad about "who do you want answering the phone at 3am" is just disgusting. She's trying to play to Americans' fears of safety, terrorism and national security. It's the same B.S. tactics that the Republicans have always used, and WILL use in the general election.

The strategy she is using - "I am battle tested and I will keep you safe, and Obama is not experienced enough to do so" - makes no sense and will hurt her in the general election. It's like she's resorting to whatever she can to win this battle (against Obama), even if it means losing the war (against McCain).

Here's the real truth: If there's anyone we should be afraid of answering the 3am phone call in the White House, it's Hillary Clinton and John McCain!

McCain has a long history of being a loose cannon and flying off the handle, and Hillary's shown to make the opportunistic decision, often in spite of what's "right."

The fact is, Obama is clearly the best one to "answer that phone" because he is the only one of the 3 who actually has his head screwed on right, and will make smart, educated, well-informed decisions because he continues to show that he won't get caught up in the mud-slinging campaign games that Hillary is trying to drag him into.