Monday, August 5, 2013

A sonnet about the TSA

This was my entry for the Liquid Matrix Podcast contest for a pass to BSides Las Vegas. I didn't win, but wanted to share it with you.

The Iron Wisdom of the TSA
inspired by a Vendor DERP from Liquid Matrix episode 0x2C

The airline tells us that their onboard staff
are there for safety, not for in-flight ease.
And yet SouthWest will brief us with a laugh,
and once airborne, serve beverages to please.

But safety on the ground from TSA:
before you soar, they make your spirits sink.
Remove your shoes, your liquids throw away!
No wonder on the plane you need a drink.

Your courtesy is answered with their scorn,
suspicion is delivered without tact.
So cover up, the scanners churn out porn!
There's theater security to act.

The mission of the TSA thus laid:
"Security" keeps passengers afraid.