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Title: "Leagally" stolen items sold at state stores
Post by: CG6468 on June 23, 2011, 10:21:03 AM
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Government 'surplus' stores now selling personal items TSA steals from passengers

Tuesday, June 21, 2011 by: Jonathan Benson, staff writer
   
(NaturalNews) If you have ever wondered what happens to the countless barrels of personal items that the US Transportation Security Administration (TSA) confiscates (steals) from air travelers every single day, you might be surprised to know that state governments are now reselling these supposedly "dangerous" items in government surplus stores for extra revenue.

According to a recent article in the Austin American-Statesman, Texas state surplus stores are reaping hundreds of thousands of dollars in new revenue every year for the state by selling travelers' "legally" stolen goods.

Formerly reserved for legitimate surplus items, state surplus stores in Texas are making a killing on the thousands of new "security threat" items being stolen by the TSA, which is, of course, the result of artificially-generated government paranoia. So harmless personal items like snow globes, for instance, are now in great supply at the surplus stores because they contain more than the three ounces of liquid permitted by the TSA.

LINK (http://www.naturalnews.com/032757_TSA_surplus.html#ixzz1Q1xfTgxT)
Title: Re: "Leagally" stolen items sold at state stores
Post by: Chris_ on June 23, 2011, 10:28:20 AM
Step 1: Steal underpants
Step 2: ????
Step 3: Profit
Title: Re: "Leagally" stolen items sold at state stores
Post by: RightCoast on June 23, 2011, 10:30:45 AM
government = bad
Title: Re: "Leagally" stolen items sold at state stores
Post by: formerlurker on June 23, 2011, 11:07:14 AM
This is truly outrageous.
Title: Re: "Leagally" stolen items sold at state stores
Post by: debk on June 23, 2011, 01:22:54 PM
Just saw a segment on the local news on this place a couple of weeks ago. I thought it looked like it would be a fun place to take a "day trip" to see what all they have.

http://www.unclaimedbaggage.com/

It's in Alabama, and was started 39 years ago. They don't get stuff until a minimum of 90 days left unclaimed. They get both luggage and cargo stuff. 

They don't sell everything however....

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12.) Does Unclaimed Baggage sell everything it receives in lost luggage?

No. Unclaimed Baggage Center donates one-third of the items to a wide variety of charities. We are a strong supporter of charitable organizations, locally, regionally, and globally. On a regular basis, we donate clothing, car seats and strollers for displaced children along with luggage to foster care programs. We also donate wheelchairs, walking aids, and eyeglasses that aid programs in the U.S. and abroad.

 

 
Title: Re: "Leagally" stolen items sold at state stores
Post by: CG6468 on June 23, 2011, 01:27:41 PM
I wonder if they helped anyone after the recent devastating tornadoes in Alabama.

Never mind..............
Title: Re: "Leagally" stolen items sold at state stores
Post by: SSG Snuggle Bunny on June 23, 2011, 02:15:04 PM
This is truly outrageous.

At least you get to watch them feel up your teenaged kids as part of the bargain.
Title: Re: "Leagally" stolen items sold at state stores
Post by: Wineslob on June 23, 2011, 02:15:43 PM
The one that always got me was the NY Subway lost and found. They had an artifical leg.....................think about it.      :???:
Title: Re: "Leagally" stolen items sold at state stores
Post by: CG6468 on June 23, 2011, 02:17:34 PM
At least you get to watch them feel up your teenaged kids and your six year olds as part of the bargain.

Fixed it for ya.
Title: Re: "Leagally" stolen items sold at state stores
Post by: RightCoast on June 23, 2011, 05:02:03 PM
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No. Unclaimed Baggage Center donates one-third of the items to a wide variety of charities.

What about the other 2/3's?
Title: Re: "Leagally" stolen items sold at state stores
Post by: thelaughingman on June 23, 2011, 10:40:04 PM
What about the other 2/3's?

Well, it's math, so put 2 and 2 together.