Tuesday, October 18, 2011

My Questions for Candidates

While questions at the debates have ranged from social issues to the economy, I haven't heard one on the TSA yet.
  1. Are the TSA's use of Backscanner devices and enhanced patdowns on all airline travelers a violation of the criteria for warrantless searches as defined by Terry v. Ohio 392 U.S. 1 (1968)? (The ruiling stated a level of documentable suspicion is required for a warrantless patdown)
  2. Would you, as President, stop enhanced pat downs and the use of Backscanner devices at airports unless someone has demonstrated documentable suspicion?

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