The ACLU FumbleS AgaiN

Not sure if this story escaped y’all.

12-15-05 49ers Season Ticket Holders Challenge Pat-Down Policy at Monster Park

SAN FRANCISCO – Two San Francisco 49er season ticket holders are challenging the new pat-down policy implemented by the 49ers this season. The ACLU of Northern California is representing Dan Sheehan, a season ticket holder for more than thirty-five years, and his wife Kathleen, who say their right to privacy under the California Constitution is being violated. The suit was filed today in San Francisco Superior Court. The ACLU-NC is asking the court to rule that the pat-downs violate the California Constitution.
No Pat Downs for the ACLU

In case you were not aware.. the pat-down policy was implemented this season in response to a directive from the NFL, citing post-September 11th security concerns.

This particular fan sees it otherwise.

“.. But this year, my family and I have been forced to submit to pat-downs by complete strangers that run their hands over my back, arms, waist and the outside of my legs. I find it terribly offensive that my family and I now have to be subjected to this because of some unknown fear…”

Did he say UNKNOWN fear?..Is this a cave-dweller?..Ask any 6 year old and they can tell you the very clear and present fear and danger.

He finds it “offensive“?.Well excuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuse meeeeeeeee!!.Did that become the new buzz word while I wasn’t looking?..and since when does our government risk National Security due to someone taking offense?

Alright ..here’s the real gem:

“Why should thousands of fans be forced to allow a stranger to frisk them based on nothing more than pure speculation that football games might be a target?” said Ann Brick, ACLU-NC staff attorney. “Giving in to that way of thinking erodes the basic fabric of our free society and our constitutional right to privacy without making us any safer”.

Ahem..did she just say “pure speculation”?..Stadiums, where thousands gather are by their own admission- terrorist’s targets. Last time I checked -that’s called a FACT.

and let’s see now…”Patting someone” to ensure that he or she has no suicide belt slapped on is “eroding the basic fabric of our free society”????

Yes,I can see how this “ahem”..case would be the bread and butter of the ACLU attack dogs.
In their solipsistic little dream world there is no need to take precautions..most assuredly if Heaven forfend it may “offend” someone.

Sorry buddy, if you ask me :No Touchdowns without Pat downs.