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Plane spotters boost airport security in Montreal
Montreal airport recognizes the fact that plane spotters improve airport security. (www.cbc.ca) Más...Sort type: [Top] [Newest]
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No idea, but your comment awoke my comment subscription.
Minneapolis is pretty spotting friendly. There's a viewing area by the Cargo terminal (outside security). There's an observation deck airside. And south of the airport are a couple of hotels right off the end of the runway that you can just sit in your car as well.
KSLC had a very nice aircraft viewing lot at the approach end of 34R complete with speakers on posts tuned to the tower freq, this was all torn down after Sept 11 and the Airport Authority would force spotters to leave no matter where you were around the airport and it's perimeter, this was all done out of fear as there was no basis or rational behind it, in fact it would be much better to have some eyes in the area if anyone were up to no good but as it is there is nobody to stop or report suspicious activity as the airport authority is spread thin, not to mention that people outside the perimeter pose very little risk.
I commend the Canadian authorities for taking such a reasonable action.
The real risks at airports is still imposed by workers that are allowed to enter the air-side without passing through security screening each and every time and those that have access to luggage and cargo that is going aboard.
I commend the Canadian authorities for taking such a reasonable action.
The real risks at airports is still imposed by workers that are allowed to enter the air-side without passing through security screening each and every time and those that have access to luggage and cargo that is going aboard.
You people don't seem to understand why this would never happen in the US. Here, it's not about "security," but the opposite. It's about keeping people afraid, and selling them on the notion that the government is the only thing that can protect them. Which they happily buy every day, every time they go through "security."
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Dear friend iflyfsx , with no malice , I beg to differ.
In some places security can be a definite issue. For example in my country India , we have similar issues and reasons. And that's why passion of plane spotting is not fashionable in India.
Regards
In some places security can be a definite issue. For example in my country India , we have similar issues and reasons. And that's why passion of plane spotting is not fashionable in India.
Regards
Not sure how we differ, since I'm specifically commenting on the situation in the US, where security is not really an issue, but people can't wait to give up their rights for the *illusion* of security.
Dear friend iflyfsx , we differ because security IS ONE of the issues ! Even in the US .
Regards
Regards
But it's not. Not really. The security issue was taken care of by reinforcing the cockpit doors, and having alert passengers. This "problem" was resolved several years ago. This is what actually stopped the incompetent attempts after 9/11. Not the tsa. Not even the nsa. The rest is security theater, fueled by paranoia, irrational fear, political/economic agendas, and so on. NOT security.
Dear friend iflyfsx , it seems we are NOT on the same page.
Either I have deviated from the subject or you have.
The subject is " Plane spotters " and "airport" security .
Right ?
And to my understanding the plane spotters are OUTSIDE the plane and do the "spotting" from the ground . The intention of the article becomes clear from the accompanying pictures also.
If my premise is wrong, I am wrong .
Or else ......
Pardon me if my elaboration is too long.
regards and happy blogging.
Either I have deviated from the subject or you have.
The subject is " Plane spotters " and "airport" security .
Right ?
And to my understanding the plane spotters are OUTSIDE the plane and do the "spotting" from the ground . The intention of the article becomes clear from the accompanying pictures also.
If my premise is wrong, I am wrong .
Or else ......
Pardon me if my elaboration is too long.
regards and happy blogging.
...and my point is that the US government considers EVERYONE a threat, because it's not interested in real security, but in preserving a state of fear to control the population. Thus, spotters are never going to be considered an asset.