Why is it I have to take off my shoes to get on an airplane, but you can buy a gun without hassle in the US?

Question

Doesn't the terrorism paranoia apply to assault weapons? Or is the NRA more powerful than the shoe lobby?

So a terrorist with fake paperwork and credentials can buy a gun and people are cool with that?
Never thought I'd see the day that the NRA sided with Islamo-fascists, or whatever they're being called this week

So a terrorist with fake paperwork and credentials can buy a gun and people are cool with that?
Never thought I'd see the day that the NRA sided with Islamo-fascists, or whatever they're being called this week

Answer 1

Compared to most developed countries, purchasing a gun in some, not all, U.S. states is hassle-free. Look at that kid who bought assault weapons on 3 separate occasions and then used them to massacre students at Virginia Tech last April. He had been declared mentally ill, and he was still allowed to purchase lethal weapons. People like that need to have more obstacles placed in front of them as they head for the gun store.

Still, it's good to know that the Homeland Security Department is looking out for travellers' safety. Not only will you be ordered to remove your shoes, you cannot bring more than 3oz (90ml) of any kind of liquid in your carry-on luggage. That includes bottled water! Seriously, how exactly is is a terrorist going to hijack a plane with a bottle of Evian? Is he going to pour it into the cellphone jack to short out the plane's electrical system? If that is even possible, why then, is bottled water available once you get onto the plane? The same type of bottled water that was confiscated at the gate?

I just found out you can't even bring glass snowman paperweights onto a plane. Not that I want to - I just don't see them as being particularly dangerous. I've never heard of anyone being attacked or threatened with them. They're cheesy - that's about as offensive as they get.

Has Homeland Security considered the elevated threat level of the human hand? You don't need weapons to immobilize or even kill people. A couple of months of martial arts training and you'll be amazed at what you can do to other people. Maybe all the passengers should be handcuffed to their seats, just in case one of them might be a terrorist.

Answer 2

Somehow, I doubt we'll ever see another shoe bomb event anytime soon.

And as far as buying a gun with ease, that depends on the kind of gun and the state and, in some cases, the city you live in.

Some people want to cary their pistols on their person to defend themselves against known enemies. In some cities, that is almost impossible to obtain anymore.

As far as general hunting weapons like bolt action rifles and shotguns go, a simple background check and waiting period tends to filter out the wife beaters and felons. Those people tend to steal their weapons anyway.

Time can be considered a hassle to some people.

Answer 3

There is still a hassle in buying a gun (i.e., stupid paperwork, with unconstitutional checks and requirements, and threat of felony offense for getting something as small as an address wrong).

Look, I don't like the airplane hassles either. At least we can still buy guns.

Answer 4

You can't carry a gun without hassle. It really depends on where you are, but it is very hard in many parts of the country.

Regardless, only paranoid people are concerned with law abiding citizens carrying guns. I'd feel much safer, actually.

Answer 5

Because the ATF and FBI can give an instant background check at the time of a gun prurchase, and the airport authority does not have those computers when boarding a plane... and for your information, you can assault with any weapon, including a ball bat.. should be ban baseball too, to kepp you liberals nuts happy?

Answer 6

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Answer 7

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Answer 8

You can ride a motorcycle without a helmet in most states but you'll get a traffic violation for driving your car without a seat belt.

Answer 9

They're worried about what you might do with your shoes but not what I might do with my firearms. Sounds about right to me.

Answer 10

If you expect things are logical, don't !

Answer to your question is you only get that when you are in the airport.