Flying HobosCategory: Travel & Holidays
Article added by: Stevee Ashlock
Flying hobos! That is what it has come down to for the frequent flyers. We have become a disgusted group of stinky, ungroomed, ugly, thirsty travelers - no deodorant, toothpaste, cologne, cosmetics, shaving cream and lotion…plus, no water.
This is homeland security? How ridiculous! Obviously, this is another display of our government’s brilliant reactive policies. For once, could they be proactive and have some common sense? I guess governments are not known for their common sense policies!
Growing up in Britt, Iowa, the hobo capital of the world, I recognize the similarities between the flying hobos and the real hobos that hop the traveling freight trains. Every August, the hobos from across North America descend on Britt for the National Hobo Convention, a week long celebration with the crowning of their new King and Queen.
The hobos throw candy and trinkets from their decorated floats as they parade the crowded streets. Later, they gather in the city park for the crowning coronation and endless pots of homemade Mulligan stew. Hmm…come to think of it, they are treated more like royalty than the current airline travelers.
On a recent cross country flight, I was so thirsty by the time the flight attendant arrived with the drink cart, I requested two drinks. I was given an insulting, dirty look and a miniature bag of pretzels. I didn’t care and placed my order one more time!
Why wouldn’t I be thirsty? I was instructed to arrive several hours early for TSA security processing and not allowed to bring water with me. I was not going to pay the outrageous price the concourse food court was charging for a beverage. Makes me think they are in business collaboration with TSA.
I have a solution to our security problems. Since each airline ticket purchased has a TSA Security fee included in the fare price, part of the money could be used to make the travel experience more user friendly for the passengers. First, have paper booties available for passengers to wear on their feet when walking on the nasty floor through the TSA security machine. Second, have a bottle of water waiting on the other side of the TSA security check point for each passenger. Third, have TSA plastic locking ties available at the check-in counter for bags that do not have TSA locks. If TSA needs to cut off a non-TSA lock, it can be replaced with a plastic locking tie strip. If TSA locks are used, by all means, there is no excuse to cut the lock off!
We the people would like to take back our dignity. Our government was once built on freedom, not control. Our human rights are in gross violation. Although it is true that common sense is not so common in our government, logic must take precedence over created fear, misinformation and reactive policies. We are tired of being humiliated and want our voices heard. After all, we do not want an embarrassing country full of flying hobos!
Posted By: Stevee Ashlock
Web: http://www.StoneybrookProductions.net
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| About the Author: |
| From Africa to Atlanta, Stevee Ashlock, owner of Stoneybrook Productions, is an international speaker, trainer and image consultant appearing at universities, conventions, conferences and associations. Highlights include speaking engagements at the GTTI University in Banjul, The Republic of Gambia, West Africa, and the 2007 CyberCrime Summit at Kennesaw State University.
As a keynote speaker, Stevee facilitates corporate seminars and interactive workshops concentrating on the professional’s presentation. Stevee has participated in numerous high profile criminal trials, working side-by-side with the counsel team, coaching and refining important strategies used in the courtroom to elevate jury awareness and comprehension of their witnesses and evidence.
Stevee provides clients with a fresh insight and unique image consulting service specializing in the effective preparation of the professional. She strategizes one-on-one with her clients to perfect their efficiency and dynamics. She blends science and art into effectual communication that will be vitally important to how someone perceives you, which ultimately affects your credibility.
Stevee was recently induced into the Madison Who’s Who of Executives and Professionals Registry for signification accomplishments, contribution to society and dedication toward exemplary goals. As a published author and syndicated columnist, Stevee has earned the Editor’s Choice Award from the International Library of Poetry.
Stevee is a member of the Toastmasters International and an author and syndicated columnist. In her spare time, Stevee dedicates her time to numerous charities. |
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