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Re:TSA to download your iTunes? by tptacek on Monday April 19, 2010 @05:43PM (#1277935)
This works up until the point where it's decided that refusal to disclose your password, while not a criminal offense in any way, is grounds to prevent you from boarding your flight.
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Re:TSA to download your iTunes? by jrockway on Monday April 19, 2010 @06:52PM (#1278095)
Customs is after you arrive, so whatever.

If I'm ever in this situation, I fully expect to be arrested (and released 23 hours later with no charges filed), though.

(Expect the worst and you won't be surprised.)

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Re:TSA to download your iTunes? by ojbyrne on Tuesday April 20, 2010 @08:05AM (#1279200)
Customs is not after you arrive in all cases (Canada and the Caribbean have "pre-inspection" centers at most airports).
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Re:TSA to download your iTunes? by proee on Monday April 19, 2010 @07:20PM (#1278143)
You should create your true root disk at a few levels down. If forced to reveal your password, then provide them only with the first level - maybe have it load windows 95.
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Re:TSA to download your iTunes? by jrockway on Monday April 19, 2010 @10:42PM (#1278457)
I'm not that paranoid. The worst the government can do is hold me in contempt of court.
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Re:TSA to download your iTunes? by kiuygtfdghjn on Tuesday April 20, 2010 @12:29AM (#1278634)
Actually I think the worst thing they can do to you involves detainment without trial and something to do with water+boards.
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Re:TSA to download your iTunes? by jrockway on Tuesday April 20, 2010 @03:16AM (#1278859)
You read too many tabloids.
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