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Unprotected: a true story of betrayal
Their duty is to protect us.
We've trusted them to do so.
When they betray that trust,
Who protects us from them?
In 2011, TSA installed Backscatter X-rays in airports. The media suggested the imaging scanners were to provide added security for the airport patrons. For Reena Jacobs, it was far from the case. This is Reena's true story of when the system failed to protect her as a citizen.
We've trusted them to do so.
When they betray that trust,
Who protects us from them?
In 2011, TSA installed Backscatter X-rays in airports. The media suggested the imaging scanners were to provide added security for the airport patrons. For Reena Jacobs, it was far from the case. This is Reena's true story of when the system failed to protect her as a citizen.
28 pages, Kindle Edition
First published December 11, 2011
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Reena Jacobs
17 books106 followersReena Jacobs is just your typical writer who loves to see her words in print. As an avid reader, she’s known to hoard books and begs her husband regularly for “just one more purchase.” Her home life is filled with days chasing her preschooler and nights harassing her husband. Between it all, she squeezes in time for writing and growling at the dog.
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April 2, 2012
Author: Terri Blackstock
Published by: Ciquette
Age Recommend: 16
Reviewed By: Arlena Dean
Raven Rating: 5
Blog Review For: GMTA
Review:
"Unprotected: a True Story of Betrayal" by Reena Jacobs was a very interesting read. I knew I did not like flying...and after reading this I definitely would not like to be patted down. .... what a pat down.... even an enhanced pat down...Wow! This TSA experience was really really really something! I am sorry that things like this has and is going on even today. This is so sad that this even has to been done.
The author did a wonderful job at relating to us how a person is treated in these pat down. I am sure this lady and her daughter( Alex who is 13)) did not wake up that morning knowing (sending her daughter to visit her grandfather) that they would have to go through an experience like this at the airport.
The author even relayed what the strange 'skinnny' ask...."DID YOU ENJOY THAT?' ..."you Consented by purchasing your ticket"... and then asked "Would you like to rate your experience? ... Give your evaluation?" What! Why did this happen.... she was "next in line when it (scan)became available." ...whenever a space opens for the scanner we fill it." Is this how we are scanned? Violation number one....Violation number two. Groping...or pat down! Wow... wanting feedback... Are those machines really making a difference? after all.... 'the machines help prevent terrorist attacks.' Really? And what a thought.... Would her father have to go through this pat down and get groped...when he returns the granddaughter?......I guess he would be if he is in line to be patted down! Now if you go through the metal detector...you don't have to worry about this! WoW!
Now this really makes you wonder... about this whole deal...are the salespeople etc. treated this way... with security and the scanners?...Asking her daughter(Alex)... did you like that? ...did you enjoy that?! What! Groping... does that prevent terrorism? Not every one is scanned! What can be done about this.....nothing you can do about it.... nothing you can do about it. The government is in charge... and nothing you can do about it.....OK...
Will filling a sexual assault report do anything?..... was there really a answer for this? Investigated... dropped charges...Why was this?....Ok...pick up "Unprotected" and see what this is all about. What could be done so this will not happen to others.. "for this is
a American problem... a problem for the citizens." Will there be a choice of x-ray machines, enhanced pat downs or what is next for us?
I found this novel: "Unprotected: A True Story of Betrayal" a good read that I would definitely recommend. I believe this does happen!
Published by: Ciquette
Age Recommend: 16
Reviewed By: Arlena Dean
Raven Rating: 5
Blog Review For: GMTA
Review:
"Unprotected: a True Story of Betrayal" by Reena Jacobs was a very interesting read. I knew I did not like flying...and after reading this I definitely would not like to be patted down. .... what a pat down.... even an enhanced pat down...Wow! This TSA experience was really really really something! I am sorry that things like this has and is going on even today. This is so sad that this even has to been done.
The author did a wonderful job at relating to us how a person is treated in these pat down. I am sure this lady and her daughter( Alex who is 13)) did not wake up that morning knowing (sending her daughter to visit her grandfather) that they would have to go through an experience like this at the airport.
The author even relayed what the strange 'skinnny' ask...."DID YOU ENJOY THAT?' ..."you Consented by purchasing your ticket"... and then asked "Would you like to rate your experience? ... Give your evaluation?" What! Why did this happen.... she was "next in line when it (scan)became available." ...whenever a space opens for the scanner we fill it." Is this how we are scanned? Violation number one....Violation number two. Groping...or pat down! Wow... wanting feedback... Are those machines really making a difference? after all.... 'the machines help prevent terrorist attacks.' Really? And what a thought.... Would her father have to go through this pat down and get groped...when he returns the granddaughter?......I guess he would be if he is in line to be patted down! Now if you go through the metal detector...you don't have to worry about this! WoW!
Now this really makes you wonder... about this whole deal...are the salespeople etc. treated this way... with security and the scanners?...Asking her daughter(Alex)... did you like that? ...did you enjoy that?! What! Groping... does that prevent terrorism? Not every one is scanned! What can be done about this.....nothing you can do about it.... nothing you can do about it. The government is in charge... and nothing you can do about it.....OK...
Will filling a sexual assault report do anything?..... was there really a answer for this? Investigated... dropped charges...Why was this?....Ok...pick up "Unprotected" and see what this is all about. What could be done so this will not happen to others.. "for this is
a American problem... a problem for the citizens." Will there be a choice of x-ray machines, enhanced pat downs or what is next for us?
I found this novel: "Unprotected: A True Story of Betrayal" a good read that I would definitely recommend. I believe this does happen!
December 12, 2011
"Unprotected" is a short story about the extent to which our government violates the rights of everyday citizens in the name of national security. While the author, Reena Jacobs makes one heck of a compelling argument, the story was too short and did not provide a resolution to the administrative complaint. I was left feeling like "Okay, I understand your outrage but don't leave me hanging here. What happened?" After all of the descriptions about the violation of the rights of individuals and the temptation of the author to file a sexual assault claim, I just could not believe that I was left with..................Yeah, that's right nothing.
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