TSA Security Solution

My name is Julie Maxey. I am a second-year law student; I have never been in trouble with the law; I pay my bills on time; and lastly (and most importantly), I have no intention of blowing up the plane I am flying home in on December 15.

I realize that it is highly unlikely that any of the TSA employees working at Norfolk International Airport will read this blog, so I am pretty sure that I will have to deal with the ridiculous new security requirements when I attempt to get on my flight. As everyone knows, I will have two choices when going through security - I can agree to have a full body scan taken (which will most likely viewed by a fifty year old, twice-divorced, mustache-sportin' man wearing glasses purchased back in 1993) OR agree to a "pat-down" by a TSA employee (most likely a forty-five year old overweight woman with a buzz cut and pants that are two sizes too small), during which I plan to ask if she thinks she should have bought me dinner first before getting to second base with me in public.

It seems like everyone in the country (besides all those lucky TSA employees) agrees that there must be better ways of protecting airline passengers (and everyone else for that matter) from terrorist attacks. Some are proposing that we embrace terrorist profiling in airport security. This would only work if we quit pretending that most terrorists don't share certain characteristics. Let me think back to the last time a twenty-four year old, blonde haired, blue eyed, Christian female student tried to blow up a jet...hmmm maybe I am forgetting something, but nothing is coming to mind. But if we start outwardly profiling people someone is sure to be offended, right? Lest we forget that stereotypes are usually stereotypes for a reason.

While profiling may be effective, I think there might be a better way even still.

And now that 94% of people reading this blog have been offended in some way, let me offer my solution to the airport security woes that face us all in this upcoming holiday season. When people are going through security, we should simply have TSA officials ask everyone the question, "Where do you see yourself in five years?" If a terrorist is planning on blowing himself up on that flight he would have no answer! I think our best bet is to catch them off-guard. Alright, maybe its not a good long-term plan but I think it could work for awhile. You have to admit, it would be better to share your 5-year plan with a TSA employee than to lose your dignity to a TSA employee.

Does anyone have any better solutions out there?

What is next?

Wow...what a historic night last night was.  It is a different feeling when your candidate of choice does not win.  Do I believe America made the right choice in electing Barack Obama? Not really, but it is the reality of our nation.  It is now time to join together as Americans and take care of the issues at hand, the economic crisis, Iraq, energy dependence, etc.

I have no doubt that Obama will be one of the best presidents in history or one of the worst, there will be no in between for him and his administration.  Honestly, I am very excited to watch it unfold.

I was not surprised in the least to see Obama win.  Republicans have been in control of the white house for the past 8 years, its the natural cycle of things in government.  Republicans should take this time to refocus the goals of the party and putting in place fresh leadership.  I am positive that the next election will be the introduction of a new invigorated republican party, one ready to attack the needs of the greatest nation on the planet.

As a Christian, I will obviously view politics differently than any non-christian.  It is imperative that we, as christians, band together and hold our leaders to a new level of holiness.  We will not accomplish that through bashing our leaders, or being apathetic in the political world.  We do it through love.  Biblically, that is the only way the world will know for sure we are christians, the love we show for one another.  Since God is love, He is the source, true love is not found outside of Him.  I am saying all that to say I believe these next four years can be great years for the church, if we will push to it.  If we will seek justice and freedom, living holy lifestyles I believe the Lord will give the church favor.  He did it for Daniel and Babylon was changed.  This may make me sound like a fool to you but if possessing hope makes me sound foolish you can have fun watching America go down the toilet...I'm going to fight for it.

In conclusion,  I did not vote for Obama, but I am eager to see what is next for the nation.  If you think a move of God will be stopped by a nation's leader, it will only happen if you do not pray.  I am hopeful for our nation and I am stirred like never before to see justice prevail and freedom protected.  Thanks for reading...comment all you want : )

Palin-O-Lantern!

So I can't believe it has been so long since I've blogged.  I guess I have been so caught up with law school applications and a trip to Texas that I have neglected this thing.  Well,  election day is approaching quickly so in order to show some support for the McCain/Palin campaign I carved Sarah Palin's face into a pumpkin.

Apparently I had a pumpkin carving talent all these years and I never knew about it!  This was my first time carving a pumpkin and I was so proud of my work!  I hope you enjoy the pics!

I've Been Bored With Current Events

There have been a couple things that I have been putting off writing about.  First, the economic crisis and secondly, the presidential debate last week.

I have put off writing about these issues because I have been flat out bored with the whole thing.  I just can't wait until I'm older and run a super huge corporation, go belly-up and have the government just bail me out.  I thought we were capitalist...guess I was wrong.

Hows about that awesome presidential debate last week!! What a yawn!  And if I thought it was boring, it was boring.  How about a candidate that won't bring the same old tired rhetoric to every campaign event...wishful thinking...

I am excited about the VP debate tonight.  It was be entertaining if nothing else.  I hope that Sarah Palin takes Joe Biden down...hilarity will  ensue.  And if she doesn't take him out it will still be funny to watch him stomp all over her.

I just pray she doesn't make Dan Quayle look like a genius.

But enough about pointless stuff, lets talk about me!!

So I am sitting for the LSAT on Saturday morning.  Nervous? Sí Señor.  I am so tired of studying question type after question type...I'm just ready for it to be over.  If I do horribly I can always take it in December I guess.

Sorry this post is so lame, I just don't want to take notes in Russian History :)

Jon and Kate Plus Horses

Ummmm has anyone ever noticed that there are horses in like every episode of Jon and Kate Plus 8??  This post is yet another example of me and Cat's conversations extended to the internet world.

Don't get me wrong, I am in love with the show just like everyone else in the world. But seriously, there are horses in every freakin episode.  My question is, why?

60th Annual Prime-time Emmy Awards

So it was Emmy night once again.  I didn't watch much of the show but what I did watch pulled a range of emotions from me.  The hosts of the event were the 5 nominees for best reality show host...what?  Its kind of pathetic when the most humorous lines were delivered by Tom Bergeron of America's Funniest Home Videos.  But then again, it wasn't half as bad as having to watch Russell Brand host the VMAs this year.

I was overjoyed to see my comedic heroine, Tina Fey, and 30 Rock take away such awesome awards.  Lets just be honest, I love all things Tina Fey because she gives me faith that it is possible for women to be just as funny as men.  Plus, she has a face scar and who doesn't love a good face scar every now and then.

I do, however, have one main frustration with all award shows.  I get so frustrated with actors who use award shows to "grace" audiences with their tired political theories.  Someone wins an award for writing well or whatever it may be and suddenly they feel qualified to share their political revelations with the rest of the millions watching.  Sorry to burst the award winners ego-bubble but writing on a cable tv show doesn't have anything to do with politics or the war or global warming, so just do us all a favor and take your award, thank your manager, and shut up.  My favorite celebrities are the ones who act like politicians are so out of touch with normal society, as if they know what being in touch with normal society is themselves.  I am not saying they aren't entitled to their opinions but it is ridiculous to take advantage of the recognition they are given for their achievement in the entertainment industry to "educate" those less fortunate.

Basically, give me a break and no thanks.

Take us out Tina!

Patriotism for the Wealthy

Biden: Wealthy Americans Must Pay More Taxes to Show Patriotism

Democratic VP candidate Joe Biden claimed that wealthy Americans should view a raise in taxes as a patriotic gesture.

Why don't lower and middle class families get the opportunity to be as patriotic as the upper class, Joe?  Thats not very fair, and after all, isn't fairness what your high taxes are wanting to promote?

Take the money of the rich, give it to the middle class, give them the chance to make more money, turn the middle class into the wealthy class, take more of their money...perfect cycle for the dems I guess.