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(116,464 posts) Mon Jan 23, 2012, 03:44 PM Jan 2012

Rand Paul’s ironic incident (updated)

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Rand Paul’s ironic incident

By Steve Benen

The details of the accounts vary a bit, but it appears Sen. Rand Paul (R-Ky.) ran into a little trouble at a Nashville airport this morning. He went through security, and after a scan, TSA asked to do a full body pat-down. The senator refused, so he was denied access to the gate. (thanks to H.M. for the tip)

The story, such as it is, seems to have been resolved fairly quickly — Paul got booked on a different flight and departed without incident.

But here’s the part I found interesting:

Paul, a Republican, was traveling to Washington, when he was detained. He noted earlier on his Twitter that he was planning to speak at the March for Life.

“Today I’ll speak to the March for Life in DC. A nation cannot long endure w/o respect for the right to Life. Our Liberty depends on it,” tweeted Rand Paul at 9:49 A.M.

Hmm. So, Rand Paul, always cautious about his privacy rights, balked at airport security measures. He was en route to a March for Life rally, where he’ll speak to activists who don’t believe there is a right to privacy.

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http://www.washingtonmonthly.com/political-animal/2012_01/rand_pauls_ironic_incident034938.php

Like father, like son.

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http://www.democraticunderground.com/1002144546

Updated to add:

Rand Paul Claims Rigged Machine May Have Led To Airport Ordeal
http://tpmdc.talkingpointsmemo.com/2012/01/rand-paul-your-tsa-machines-are-lying-to-you-america.php?ref=fpnewsfeed