[manbearpig]

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That said:

1.) That I or anyone else may consent to a loss of freedom for the sake of convenience does not mean there isn't a loss of freedom. No, the subway thing isn't a big deal to me, it just has a very "police state" kind of feeling to me. That's why I mentioned it.


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The "freedom to ride the subway, unfettered from any reasonable random search."

I have to admit, this is the first time I've heard that asserted.

Since you said yourself it wasn't a big deal, we won't spend much time on it.



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Can I introduce you to this slope? It is getting slippery.

Subway.
Car.
Walking down the street.
In your home.
Etc.
Etc.