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No1butPaul
02-08-2013, 10:00 AM
http://www.libertycrier.com/politics/nullification/washington-state-prepares-to-take-on-tsa/


Whether it’s for stealing passengers’ property or tearing open a leukemia patient’s saline bags, the TSA always seems to be making the news. Now, one Washington state representative is preparing to fight back against the growing federal encroachment.

The Transportation Security Agency, best known for its intrusive pat downs in airports, has now been seen at highway checkpoints, bus stations, train stationsand even football games. In fact, in 2011 over 9,300 unannounced highway checkpoints were set up by the TSA. Despite these searches being unconstitutional, they continue to grow.

“The conversation concerning the unconscionable and unconstitutional ‘gropeand feel’ policies of the federal government in airport, bus, and train station security checkpoints around the country is long overdue,” said Rep. Jason Overstreet, the primary sponsor of the bill.

HB 1454, The Washington State Freedom Of Travel Act, uses clear and commonsense language to point out the illegal activities which the TSA is already carrying out on a regular basis and sets penalties for violations within the state.



At this time it is in the hands of the Washington Public Safety Committee to decide whether or not the bill will receive a hearing. Those interested in getting involved can
contact committee members and ask them to support HB 1454.

http://www.leg.wa.gov/House/Committees/PS/Pages/MembersStaff.aspx