Friday, February 3, 2012

Terrorists vs. the Super Bowl, vs. TSA



Summary: TSA has trained a great many hot dog vendors to spot suspicious activity. I don't want to knock it too much, given that it may, in fact, prevent a less-organized attack. But I do find it amusing that a terrorist would be, on the one hand, proficient in English, video technology, and conversing with cops (one of the suspicious activities), and not have stumbled on the idea that it's good to read the news, and keep abreast of what the US may be doing, and therefore be forewarned of all the things TSA is looking for.

Dear Terrorists: the Super Bowl is nigh,
And if you’re planning here some evil deed,
Know this: the TSA has here decreed
That vendors have authority to spy
On all the attendees. I know it’s odd.
For, given that requirements to be
Suspected are not quite what I’d decree
Suspicious – drive a van, or give a nod
To some guy in a hoodie, make a tape
On camera or cellphone – I suspect
We haven’t given any good reflection
On the kind of man we’ve given shape.
He freely talks to cops, but doesn’t read
The news – a very stupid man, indeed.

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