rachelsfx
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Kill it in favor of the Big Boys based on "national security." Sounds familiar. Which "Ranger" (Big Supporter) of Bush benefits?
I'm sick of the "national security" label getting slapped on everything to kill it and keeping the public from knowing what is going on. |
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pb5k
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| I don't mind that they would cite "airport security" as the reason, so long as they can disclose specfically how their paid wifi access is "safe" while continental's free wifi is dangerous to "airport security". 
Put up or shut up, I say.
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tsu9
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Wheeling, IL | It's a well-known fact that terrorists have lots of frequent-flier miles.  |
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exocet_cm
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| said by tsu9  :It's a well-known fact that terrorists have lots of frequent-flier miles. And use free wifi.
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footballdude
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said by rachelsfx :Kill it in favor of the Big Boys based on "national security." Sounds familiar. Which "Ranger" (Big Supporter) of Bush benefits? I'm sick of the "national security" label getting slapped on everything to kill it and keeping the public from knowing what is going on. OK, first off, Continental isn't exactly the little guy here. Secondly, how does a dispute between an airport and an airline involve the Bush administration? Thirdly, it looks like the only government agency involved (the FCC) is going to rule in favor of the free wi-fi, so where's the complaint? Fourthly, at what point did anyone mention 'national security'? Fifthly (is that a word?), just exactly what is being kept from the public?
Honestly, does everything have to be a political rant?
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wifi4milez
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1 edit | said by footballdude :Honestly, does everything have to be a political rant? On this website, unfortunately yes. 
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Zaber
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It is a threat to airport security. The airport is looking for another revenue stream and this cuts into it. That would have been money that could have been used to make the airport more secure. Just like every time someone downloads a song the RIAA members loose a CD sale. As far as it being National security (a claim made by the airport administration), it the airport is insecure, the entire nation is.
Wow I can't believe I actually typed that with a straight face. Its very simple, its all about the money. Next thing we will hear is how it endangers children because pedos can use Continental's WI-FI for free.
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wentlanc
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Maineville, OH
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said by footballdude :Honestly, does everything have to be a political rant? Yes. And, just to make you upset! (kidding of course)
It would seem that there is some amount of subject hopping going on. However, it does seem that more people are hopping on to the "In the name of security" bandwagon since the prez successfully convinced the nation using that same speech. Using people's safety against them, with no proof, has become more commonplace in the last 5 years, and is a despicable tactic.
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RayW
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said by rachelsfx :Kill it in favor of the Big Boys based on "national security." Sounds familiar. Which "Ranger" (Big Supporter) of Bush benefits? I'm sick of the "national security" label getting slapped on everything to kill it and keeping the public from knowing what is going on. I am glad you acknowledge that Bush is the most powerful President we have ever had. But I am afraid he can not take credit for this one. The MTA has been gouging people using dubious reasonings long before even Bush Senior was president. The Kingston Trio did a song called 'Charlie on the MTA' which was actually written in 1948 by Jacqueline Steiner and Bess Lomax Hawes and was a political commentary on the perceived excesses of the MTA. There are other songs over the years about the MTA, but that is the one most people know of.
So the MTA thing is older and more pervasive than even President Bush at his best can be held accountable for. They just used a bad law for personal gain, like many others, including President Bush's nemeses, Hollywood.
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pnh102
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said by tsu9 :It's a well-known fact that terrorists have lots of frequent-flier miles. Tasteless on so many levels... but very devilishly funny for some reason Almost spit up the coffee there!
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pnh102
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said by rachelsfx :Kill it in favor of the Big Boys based on "national security." KILL! KILL! KILL!
I really should stop listening to FOX News on the way to work
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Desdinova
join:2003-01-26
Gaithersburg, MD
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Secondly, how does a dispute between an airport and an airline involve the Bush administration? Thirdly, it looks like the only government agency involved (the FCC) is going to rule in favor of the free wi-fi, so where's the complaint? Fourthly, at what point did anyone mention 'national security'?"
The airport appears to be dragging out the old chestnut that was lionized and popularized by Bush and his administration as a catch-all excuse to justify any action that otherwise would get uncomfortably examined.
I'm guessing the complaint is that a lot of folks are tired of hearing the "national security" excuse for many reasons that don't seem to have any connection with national security at all.
Logan Airport stated early on that unrestricted wifi in the airport posed a national security risk but I don't recall any more elaboration beyond that (which suggested that their claim was dubious).
Yes, fifthly IS a word...*grin* |
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cwy1980
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| The most ironic part of this argument regarding Logan using the "security concerns" excuse is that, from a physical security perspective, cell phones are a FAR greater potential security concern than WiFi...
Poor Boston Logan Airport...all that revenue they lose from Continental's WiFi customers must really make them feel insecure...
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pantrw
join:2006-01-22
Mexico | reply to rachelsfx
well, with all due respect, US paranoia kind of makes everything a "national security" issue, and yes, it BLOWS
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Fatal Vector
join:2005-11-26 | reply to RayW
"I am glad you acknowledge that Bush is the most powerful President we have ever had"
Bush is the most powerfull president we have ever had? LMAO. I think you need to get a clue. Look back upon WW 2... |
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insomniac84
join:2002-01-03
Schererville, IN | reply to pb5k
I think its a joke that the airport wants to control the airline's security. The airline in my opinion should have full control off all security over the airport. The planes are the targets, not the food courts. |
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BosstonesOwn
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said by pnh102 :said by rachelsfx :Kill it in favor of the Big Boys based on "national security." KILL! KILL! KILL! I really should stop listening to FOX News on the way to work Mr. President please step away from the computer it;s time for your bath !
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RayW
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Who else could destroy the US economy before he was allowed in the White House, and over a month before Clinton handed over the power to do so? The folks you are referring to at least had to be in office to do what they did.
But that is only the impression I get from what everyone (and I use the term 'everyone' loosely) claims Bush is responsible for and when it occurred. My personal opinions are nowhere near as lofty.
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Camelot One
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join:2001-11-21
Sarasota, FL
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Actually some groups have already fought wifi deployments based on the claim it endangers children by causing cancer. The deployments were in schools. |
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dvd536
as Mr. Pink as they come
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join:2001-04-27
Phoenix, AZ | reply to rachelsfx
national security = our profits
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I think a real terrorist would just fork over the $7.95
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get off it already. GEEZ!
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