I’d never written to my elected representatives until the other day. I was pissed.

Dear [Congressman Honda, Senator Boxer, Senator Feinstein]:

I understand that the terror plot that was foiled caused great fear in many people, but having the TSA react with extremely burdensome regulations after the fact will not likely halt further attacks. The security measures currently in place obviously worked in this instance. Why, then, cause undue havoc in the private lives and schedules of millions of Americans?

My parents and elderly grandparents are going to my uncle’s wedding next weekend in Denver. They are only going for a few days. They were not planning on checking any bags so they could get through the airport rapidly because my grandma has a hard time walking or standing for great lengths of time. They will be forced to check bags and waste time in the airport because THEY CAN’T CARRY LIPSTICK ON THE PLANE.

[Mr. Congressman, Senator Boxer, Senator Feinstein], I know you get special privileges because you are in the government, but you really must make an effort to understand what a hassle this causes in ordinary Americans’ lives when it doesn’t do anything to make us safer.

By allowing the TSA to disrupt our way of life, you are helping the terrorists win.

Sincerely,

Tommy Keswick

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