The Venezuelan foreign minister was stopped at the airport, in a revenge response he says. I think he was simply an uncooperative potential passenger that shows up late for his plane and without a ticket--getting what any other suspicious and unruly person would get. Was that unreasonable for TSA to question his identity and want to search him?
http://apnews.myway.com/article/20060924/D8KB6KV80.html
2006-09-24 06:55:46 · 6 answers · asked by Rabbit 7 in Politics & Government ➔ Law Enforcement & Police
TSA was doing their job. My personal belief is the little Venezuelan weasel staged this on purpose. I didn't fall for it, but I know there will be many many idiots who will.
2006-09-24 06:59:17 · answer #1 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 1⤋
If he had a valid diplomatic passport, it is pretty much black and white. If the TSA agent stopped him, they would be in violation. All government agents receive thorough training when it comes to diplomatic passports.
If the agent stopped the diplomat and cannot show just cause, then the agent will probably be receiving a few days on the beach along with retraining. Whatever you think of the Venezuelan government, you have to follow the Geneva accords which includes diplomatic immunity which is absolute and guaranteed.
2006-09-24 16:13:36 · answer #2 · answered by Mr. PhD 6 · 0⤊ 1⤋
What was unreasonable was the confrontational display of childishness put on by the Venezuelan foriegn minister--he didn't get his way and threw a tantrum like the spoiled little dictator he thinks he is. They should have thrown in a body cavity search just for good measure. Next time tell him to fly to France, they'll kiss his rosey red patuty.
2006-09-24 14:20:54 · answer #3 · answered by mr_fixit_11 3 · 1⤊ 1⤋
of course it was unreasonable. I used to work for an airline, and my brother-in-law is a TSA official and all they were doing is flexing their muscle because the guy is Venezuelan
2006-09-24 14:12:58 · answer #4 · answered by Niche Jerk 4 · 1⤊ 0⤋
I am glad they are still concerned about plane safety. As the foreign minister of Venezuela, I would have showed more patience and allowed the men to do their job. I could always catch another flight. I would be glad the men were trying to protect the plane and its people and myself.
2006-09-24 14:04:35 · answer #5 · answered by Gothic Martha™ 6 · 1⤊ 0⤋
You're one of those people who believe anything the governent tells you aren't you?
2006-09-24 14:04:05 · answer #6 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 1⤋