TSA Stops Babies From Boarding Planes

I'll admit off the bat that I have never been fond of the TSA, it's mission or policies. As a proponent of markets taking care of needs that arise in a given sector, the idea of adding yet another bloated layer of government bureaucracy to the puzzle brings up images of German checkpoints and the phrase "Papers please." I have been on the record, (ask my wife) that since it's inception after 911 that the TSA or a new derivative of it would slowly stretch its tendrils first to the trains, then automobiles, all the while increasing its overall fondness for invasiveness. After all, what do we have to hide?

Throughout its existence, the TSA has time and again shown its inability to think sensibly as countless regulations and rules are foisted upon the American people who solely wish to go about their daily business. I myself was exposed to this on a flight to Kansas as my children watched their father be searched like a potential criminal by removing shoes, a belt and empty all contents of just about ever pocket that I own. Then, they proceeded to search my 2 children and pregnant wife. Lovely.

Now comes the news that the TSA has stopped babies...yes, babies from boarding planes in an attempt to stop the 'terrorists'. The AP writes -

"Infants have been stopped from boarding planes at airports throughout the U.S. because their names are the same as or similar to those of possible terrorists on the government's "no-fly list."

The article goes on to say -

"Critics including the American Civil Liberties Union say the government..."

Ughhh...as if the only people that oppose this is the ACLU. You see, most people wretch at the mere thought of the ACLU, so by equating "Critics" with the ACLU they are effectively calling anyone who opposes this as being in league with the communistic ACLU.

The Real Effect
Without becoming overly specific, I wish to levy my criticism at those who blindly support such agencies and policies in a pathetic attempt to make themselves feel safer at the expense of those who are completely innocent.

Edited for appearance and labels on 3/2/2010.