Less Freedom Does Not Equal More Security

The ineffectiveness of the TSA in airline security has been well demonstrated, and is really just another form of security theater. Now the TSA is in New York City doing intrusive techniques on subway riders while looking professional as usual, as well a federal judge ordering TSA agents to supervise the patting down of kids attending a prom. Loss of freedom starts out as a gradual process, but eventually picks up speed to become an out of control slippery slope. New Yorkers have been conditioned over time to give up their rights without questioning. After all, New Yorkers gave up their second amendment rights a long time ago, so why would having the fourth amendment compromised be troubling to anyone?