TSA HAS CHANGED THE TURBAN SCREENING RULE

Happy Days are here again – that is if you are a Sikh. According to reports, The Transportation Security Administration recently changed its screening procedures for passengers who wear turbans and other religious headwear. Apparently there was a big brouhaha about the potential profiling of religious folks at the airport.

The good news is that if you want to carry more than three ounces of moisture lotion on an airplane you can hide it in your headwear (provided it is a turban). It’s also good news for Prada, who showed turbans on their runway shows last season. As for safety – I’m not so convinced it’s the most prudent thing.

TSA officials said they hope the new policy will be more sensitive to different ethnic and religious groups. “We are encouraged that the TSA has found a solution that does not single out turbans for additional screening," said Amardeep Singh, executive director of the Sikh Coalition. “It is possible to secure America’s safety and be true to its principles of religious freedom. Still, we call on the TSA to implement safeguards that make good on its no profiling pledge.”

As for the cowboy, you’re not so lucky.