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    Domestic and International Traveler's Survival Guide: How To Interact With TSA, Customs, Immigration and Other Federal Officers
    Domestic and International Traveler's Survival Guide: How To Interact With TSA, Customs, Immigration and Other Federal Officers
    Domestic and International Traveler's Survival Guide: How To Interact With TSA, Customs, Immigration and Other Federal Officers
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    Domestic and International Traveler's Survival Guide: How To Interact With TSA, Customs, Immigration and Other Federal Officers

    By Cathy Harris

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    In March 2003, in the wake of the September 11, 2011 terrorist attacks, the Department of Homeland Security (DHS) merged 22 federal agencies together totaling over 180,000 employees including TSA, Customs, Immigration, USDA, Border Patrol and other government workers. Over 73,400 of these employees were armed making this new department the MOST MASSIVE ARMED department EVER in the history of the government.

    Their goals were to strengthen our nation’s transportation systems and borders while they protected the American citizens from terrorists. But unfortunately, these federal employees have used their ‘newfound powers’ to abuse and humiliate the American traveling public. Abuse of any kind should not be tolerated by anyone.

    Legislators are calling upon every state in our great country to immediately act to put our federal government on notice that the dignity of our citizens shall not be the cost of a failed federal open border policy.

    These federal employees are protected from any state or federal statutes that they violate when searching passengers, crew and others. If we don’t take strong actions against these violations, where will it lead? Today planes, tomorrow trains and buses, roadways --what then?

    Will the drive to the market or walk to church be viewed as a ‘privilege?’ Will we stand upon this slippery slope of paranoia that leads to invasive searches becoming a way of daily life, or say ‘No’ and defend our rights to privacy now --while we still have them?”

    This book is a guide for anyone engaging in domestic or international traveling and what your rights are if you end up “singled out” or “targeted” by government workers. It was written to help you alleviate the stress and trauma when traveling and will help you sharpen your sword when interacting with federal law enforcement officers. Good luck!

    LanguageEnglish
    PublisherCathy Harris
    Release dateDec 1, 2012
    ISBN9781301516216
    Domestic and International Traveler's Survival Guide: How To Interact With TSA, Customs, Immigration and Other Federal Officers
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    Cathy Harris

    Cathy Harris is an Empowerment and Motivational Speaker, Health and Wellness Expert, Business Coach and the self-help author of 18 books. She is an expert on many different topics including health, business, writing/publishing, workplace discrimination, whistleblowing, law enforcement, domestic and international traveling, politics, community relations, family empowerment, and media. Her books and articles are full of content-rich material to help anyone get back into the driver’s seat.

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      Domestic and International Traveler's Survival Guide - Cathy Harris

      OTHER BOOKS BY CATHY HARRIS

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      Recession Survival Guide

      Workplace Survival Guide

      Discrimination 101 (Volume I & Volume II)

      A Woman’s Guide to Buying a New or Used Vehicle (Part I & II)

      How To Write A Book

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      Cancer Cures

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      DOMESTIC AND INTERNATIONAL TRAVELER’S SURVIVAL GUIDE:

      HOW TO INTERACT WITH TSA, CUSTOMS, IMMIGRATION AND OTHER FEDERAL OFFICERS

      by

      Cathy Harris

      SMASHWORDS EDITION

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      Domestic and International Traveler’s Survival Guide: How To Interact with TSA, Customs, Immigration and Other Federal Officers

      Copyright 2012 by Cathy Harris

      All rights reserved. Without limiting the rights under copyright reserved above, no part of this publication may be reproduced, stored in or introduced into a retrieval system, or transmitted, in any form, or by any means (electronic, mechanical, photocopying, recording, or otherwise) without the prior written permission of both the copyright owner and the above publisher of this book.

      Smashwords Edition License Notes:

      This ebook is licensed for your personal enjoyment only. This ebook may not be re-sold or given away to other people. If you would like to share this book with another person, please purchase an additional copy for each person you share it with. If you’re reading this book and did not purchase it, or it was not purchased for your use only, then you should return to Smashwords.com and purchase your own copy. Thank you for respecting the author’s work.

      TABLE OF CONTENTS

      Dedication

      Preface

      Disclaimer

      Chapter 1. Transportation Security Administration (TSA) – Too Much Power!

      Who is TSA?

      Are TSA Employees Prone to Criminal Behavior?

      New Legislation Against TSA

      Chapter 2. Department of Homeland Security (DHS) - The Most Massive ARMED Agency Ever in the History of the Government

      Racial Profiling: Customs’ Unwritten Rules

      Changes that Took Place Because of Whistleblowers and Traveler’s Complaints

      Chapter 3. Know Your Rights When Arriving and ‘Departing’ Foreign Countries

      Arrivals

      Departures

      Chapter 4. Know Your Rights When ‘Returning’ to the U.S

      Chapter 5. Strategies to Prevent Racial Profiling When Traveling on Domestic or International Flights

      About the Author

      DEDICATION

      This book is dedicated to my two daughters so they can travel the world in peace.

      It is also dedicated to other trailblazers seeking a better world. Always have the courage to stand up for your beliefs and remember that the truth is still the most powerful political weapon on this planet.

      PREFACE – NOTE TO THE READER

      When you leave the comfort of your home to travel by air either on a domestic or international flight, your plans should be met with ease and comfort. People travel for all types of reasons such as work, pleasure, sickness and even death. But nowadays if you don’t understand your rights or government regulations, it can be a very painful time for you and your family.

      In March 2003, in the wake of the September 11, 2011 terrorist attacks, the Department of Homeland Security (DHS) merged 22 federal agencies together totaling over 180,000 employees including TSA, Customs, Immigration, USDA, Border Patrol and other government workers. Over 73,400 of these employees were armed making this new department the MOST MASSIVE ARMED department EVER in the history of the government.

      Their goals were to strengthen our nation’s transportation systems and borders while they protected the American citizens from terrorists. But unfortunately, these federal employees have used their ‘newfound powers’ to abuse and humiliate the American traveling public. Abuse of any kind should not be tolerated by anyone.

      Legislators are calling upon every state in our great country to immediately act to put our federal government on notice that the dignity of our citizens shall not be the cost of a failed federal open border policy.

      These federal employees are protected from any state or federal statutes that they violate when searching passengers, crew and others. If we don’t take strong actions against these violations, where will it lead? Today planes, tomorrow trains and buses, roadways --what then?

      Will the drive to the market or walk to church be viewed as a ‘privilege?’ Will we stand upon this slippery slope of paranoia that leads to invasive searches becoming a way of daily life, or say ‘No’ and defend our rights to privacy now --while we still have them?"

      This book is a guide for anyone engaging in domestic or international traveling and what your rights are if you end up singled out or targeted by government workers. It was written to help you alleviate

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