Another victory for terrorism

NYPD to conduct random searches in New York subway system:

The NYPD will begin conducting random searches of packages and backpacks carried by people entering city subways. In the wake of the terrorist bombings in London, it’s easy to see why these measures have been enacted by Mayor Bloomberg. Foreign tourists probably won’t have a problem with the new policy, but it’s easy to see why some New Yorkers may object. The NYPD, acknowledging these concerns, says it won’t engage in racial profiling, but let’s face facts: that sweet-looking grandmother hobbling down the steps to the subway probably doesn’t pose the same threat as a twenty- or thirty-something male from a non-European ethnic background. Anyway, plan to add 10-15 minutes to the commute. Oh- and leave the bulky gym bags and bulging backpacks at home. (via corante.com) Bitte beachten Sie: Dieser Artikel ist nicht mehr im Original verfügbar.