Corgigal
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Tue Jan-05-10 05:45 AM
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| 8. because big corporations |
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can't make the big bucks off of selling dogs. Now some electronic gimzo that look through clothing, with an extra dose of radiation, billions of dollars in return. Wall street and stock holders are happy.
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| -Why don't we use dogs to check for explosives in airports? |
booley |
Jan-05-10 03:52 AM |
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I was wondering this myself. |
dkf |
Jan-05-10 03:54 AM |
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Trained dogs are actually very expensive. Training, upkeep, and |
pnwmom |
Jan-05-10 03:57 AM |
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But in the end .... |
gleaner |
Jan-05-10 05:29 AM |
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It's terrible what happened to your mother -- I'm very sorry. |
pnwmom |
Jan-05-10 10:54 AM |
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I'm sorry if I came across as hostile .... |
gleaner |
Jan-05-10 03:29 PM |
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No worries, gleaner. Flying is an ordeal for me, too. |
pnwmom |
Jan-05-10 05:24 PM |
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Oh dear! |
gleaner |
Jan-05-10 05:43 PM |
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Yeah, I wear them every day now. But it's still kind of scary. |
pnwmom |
Jan-05-10 05:49 PM |
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Yes, it would be scary .... |
gleaner |
Jan-06-10 04:20 AM |
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"getting a dose of radiation every time you fly.." |
dysfunctional press |
Jan-06-10 05:34 AM |
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They do at some airports, to check luggage... |
Cleobulus |
Jan-05-10 03:59 AM |
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One can guess... |
Behind the Aegis |
Jan-05-10 04:15 AM |
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I wondered that too... |
luvspeas |
Jan-05-10 05:22 AM |
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They use them at bus stations. |
JTFrog |
Jan-05-10 05:33 AM |
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because big corporations |
Corgigal |
Jan-05-10 05:45 AM |
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Good answer. Dogs do seem like a natural, effective and safe solution. |
chimpymustgo |
Jan-05-10 07:11 AM |
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Absolutely |
MountainLaurel |
Jan-05-10 08:11 AM |
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I saw a security person walking a German Shepard around Louisville airport a week ago |
PVnRT |
Jan-05-10 06:30 AM |
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Because some people are allergic to dogs |
taterguy |
Jan-05-10 07:06 AM |
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Then why do I still see people able to carry their 'lap sized' dogs with them in the cabin |
piratefish08 |
Jan-05-10 07:25 AM |
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I am allergic to dogs and cats...and have to request a seat change if seated next to someone with |
HipChick |
Jan-05-10 07:40 AM |
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That was my point - why should YOU have to change seats?? Shouldn't the burden be on the |
piratefish08 |
Jan-05-10 09:05 AM |
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Because the population of small pet owners is larger than the population |
pnwmom |
Jan-05-10 10:55 AM |
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Dogs do not detect explosives by magic, molecules of the explosive material must be in the air |
elocs |
Jan-05-10 07:30 AM |
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You are right about no sure solution, but I think you would really be surprised about what a |
IsItJustMe |
Jan-05-10 08:02 AM |
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No matter, if there are no molecules with explosive odor to detect |
elocs |
Jan-05-10 08:12 AM |
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I've Seen 'Em... |
KharmaTrain |
Jan-05-10 07:49 AM |
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A dog's nose is a miraculous thing. Low tech, high sensitivity. |
mainer |
Jan-05-10 08:14 AM |
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It certainly is...one of my (now departed) German Shepherds was able to sniff |
pipi_k |
Jan-05-10 08:56 AM |
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All dogs are needed for bong patrol! nt |
Romulox |
Jan-05-10 10:56 AM |
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not near as much money in beagles and german shepards |
seeinfweggos |
Jan-05-10 05:31 PM |
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Now we're going to get PETA involved in this too? n/t |
hughee99 |
Jan-05-10 05:51 PM |
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Because bomb sniffing rats are more cost effective (and cuter) than dogs. |
LooseWilly |
Jan-06-10 04:27 AM |
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