When the TSA aggrandized the terrorist threats to airport security, I rolled by eyes at the obvious attempt to manipulate public opinion. But when the TSA inflated security measures from the sane to the ridiculous to meet the imaginary threats, I stopped flying. Why? Because I believe that anyone willing to give up his rights and liberties for the illusion of safety deserves neither. Because I believe if enough people stop flying, the airlines will be effected. No, I don't think that one person not flying will make a difference to them, but it would be rather hypocritical of me to suggest people stop flying when I still used the service. I stopped flying because it was the one action available to me that allowed me to do whatever I could to protest the blatant violation of the 4th Amendment. Earlier this year, the TSA stopped using the nude body scanners, due to public pressure. But security still involves invasive pat-downs and less obnoxious body scanners. Still, I th