By MassPrivateI
The never-ending push to turn every public venue into an extension of the Police State is now moving to zoos.
Their justification, public safety of course.
The Smithsonian’s National Zoo wants to install checkpoints, metal detectors, bag searches and much more.
Last month the Smithsonian sent a security proposal to the National Capital Planning Commission detailing their plans to turn the zoo into a TSA-style checkpoint.
These security checkpoints would consist of permanent pavilions, each with several controlled guard posts, security screening magnetometers and areas for bag searches comparable to the security provided at Smithsonian museums on the National Mall. (Source)
Zoos to create bus passenger checkpoints
The National Zoo also wants to create bus passenger checkpoints.
The bus lot drop-off checkpoint will consolidate several existing entry points into one. It not only needs to serve large visitor groups from buses, but also accommodate large zoo tractor trailers, service, and emergency vehicles entering the Zoo. This visitor control and security checkpoint requires an open pavilion to protect two screening areas with magnetometers, and booths equipped with electrical and data connections. (Source)
The zoo will join other museums and cemeteries using TSA-style security.
At some museums, such as the Air and Space, African American History and Culture, American History, Natural History, Postal, and American Indian Museums, visitors are required to walk through a metal detector. Those who are unable to go through the metal detector will be hand-screened with an electronic wand by security personnel. Bag checks will be conducted via an x-ray machine at the Air and Space, African American History and Culture, and Postal Museum. At all other museums, bags will be checked by hand. (Source)
The Smithsonian warns visitors not to bring daypacks, backpacks and food into museums.
“Do not bring large daypacks, backpacks, or luggage into the museums, as they will be subject to a lengthy search in each building entered.” And also warns visitors not to bring food, claiming that there are “no accommodations available for eating bag lunches within the museums.”
How long before other zoos follow suit and ban daypacks, backpacks. strollers, beverages and food?
Visitors to the Arlington National Cemetery and other museums have had to remove all the contents from their pockets since 2016. (To find out more about Smithsonian’s Museum of Natural History bag and pocket search click here.)
How long will it be before zoos and museums use TSA biometric Precheck scanners on vistiors? (Click here & here to find out how the MLB, NHL and more use PreCheck to spy on fans.)
Why are Americans allowing the police state to ruin museums and zoos?
In the not-too-distant future, parents will have the pleasure of bringing their kids to a TSA-style petting zoo where kids will learn firsthand what it’s like to be petted, sorry I meant searched by zoo police/security.
If you think the police state will stop at zoos and museums, I have some bad news for you.
As I mentioned earlier, the expansion of TSA-style checkpoints is not limited to just museums and zoos. They are spreading to cruise ships, Disney World, bus and train stations.
How long before zoos and museums begin installing license plate readers?
The use of license plate readers and CCTV surveillance cameras is being used by sports stadiums, hospitals, shopping malls, universities, public transit and power companies.
Slowly but surely, America’s zoos and museums will be absorbed by DHS and turned into TSA-style checkpoints.
You can read more at the MassPrivateI blog, where this article first appeared.
Just one more reason not to visit the US or any of its so called “attractions”!