Subway Warnings - Checking of Bags

Those of you who take the subway I'm sure heard the warnings this morning that all backpacks are subject to search by the NYPD. Apparently groups are already organizing to sue the city, citing a breach of their civil liberties.

Thoughts?

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I think its a good idea. i just heard on the news it will violate the 4th amendment and their will be racial profiling. I have nothing to hide search me.

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yes, it's a pain - but i'd rather feel safe underground.

Back in high school, we had a bunch of bomb threats, so they checked our bags everyday we walked into the building. It was inconvinent (and, honestly, pretty pointless since they basically glanced in it) - but it took like 2 seconds, not a huge deal.

If they don't like it, don't take the subway!

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the civil liberities union is thinking about suing ... personally, search away and search everything and everyone.
What's the alternative? My husband burying a piece of my femer bone when I get blown up because that's all that's left of me?

SEARCH EVERYONE ...

It's sad that we HAVE to live like this ...

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although i am not liking this. But i guess i value my safety at this point more than peoples rights.

BUT i think this is very unfortunate...That we have to live under these conditions

And it isn't the subway only. I heard this is going to apply to buses AND LIRR!

I heard that they caught someone last night with a back pack of illegal guns!

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I got checked today.....but the police officer was cute and very polite.

ETA - it was at Queensboro Plaza as I was boarding the 7 train into the city. And I'm totally OK with this - they have to find a way to increase security - I just doubt if occasional bag checks can do it - but it's a start.

Message edited 7/22/2005 9:42:03 AM.

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while i think it's pointless, just b/c searches are never thorough enough, i certainly don't think people should sue over this. somebody refresh my memory, what's the 4th amendment? i think if it makes people feel better and there's even a small chance it might prevent something then search away. and hey at least now i have someone to blame when i'm late for work

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Amendment IV
The right of the people to be secure in their persons, houses, papers, and effects, against unreasonable searches and seizures, shall not be violated, and no Warrants shall issue, but upon probable cause supported by Oath or affirmation, and particularly describing the place to be searched, and the persons or things to be seized.

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Although I think It's a pita I don't mind because I would rather be safe than sorry.
Like Jenn said, It's a shame that we have to live in a world like this but that's the unfortunate reality.

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Although I am against it under normal conditions, I think that unfortunately in the world we now live in it is necessary to be safe. Of course, occassional bag checking isn't going to help that much...but it is a good start.

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check away!!!

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Message edited 7/22/2005 10:01:11 AM.