But at least it might start saving some oil...
Chris
On 4 Jun 2004, at 06:36, Philippe Le Zuikomane wrote:
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> I'm thinking road and rail trips... What is amazing is that the
> terrorists and the governments together are destroying the ability of
> citizens to travel unmolested on any business requiring speed.
>
> One correct solution is in theory to finish your packing at the
> airport under the supervision of fully monitored TSA staff. This would
> really require tamper-proof luggage with cryptologic locks. A pain,
> but safe in theory. Money to be made -- but mostly public monies to be
> appropriated, I guess, so we can dream on. {Phil}
>
> PS -- and I won't be getting into how easy it was to defeat security
> at the Atlanta Olympics despite all the outward security. It was a
> favorite topics with translators.
>
> On 7:11 PM, Chris Barker wrote:
>
>> Hmm Phil, it all looks rather worrying. Air travel is getting more
>> difficult, whether it is because of a cheapie airline (RyanAir)
>> refusing to look after your gear properly, or the huge hassle of
>> getting into the USA now (availability of credit card details, visa
>> requirements, baggage handling and screening). What with the price
>> of fuel, it looks like we will have to get used to enjoying the
>> scenery on our own doorsteps again.
>>
>> Chris
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