Hopefully, flying this time won't be such a pain

The time is drawing nearer for me to start putting into my brain that indeed I will be boarding a plane on Christmas Day (too early almost) and flying out to North Carolina. My dread is the security search since last time I flew I encountered a stark contrast in attitudes about seizing the "contraband"—and the term "medical condition" and "medically necessary" doesn't mean a thing unless I have a doctor's prescription. I haven't gone to my doctor to get a note because the rebel in me thinks the government has gone too far in making people with medical conditions "prove" they are what they say they are. If I carry a bag of ostomy supplies that in itself should be proof and if they need to see my bag I'd be more open to that than having to get my doctor to "write me a note".

The only item in question that I am concerned about is the tube of ostomy paste. It is more than 3 ounces and doesn't come in a travel size. Technically, I could attempt to put on my ostomy wafer without the paste, but most likely it wouldn't seal properly or last as long, but in an emergency it is better than letting my stoma leak.

I could probably get away with not taking my ostomy travel bag with me because I will either change my bag the day before or the day of I am to get on the plane to make sure it is fresh. However, I just know if I don't have my supplies with me that I'll spring a leak. I'd rather not tempt fate like that because she likes mischief and the ill-prepared.

What sucks is that if they deem my ostomy paste contraband they seize it—because of course the set-up is to have you check your bag in first so you can't go back and stuff it inside your luggage. What sense is that? They need to have luggage check-in after you are searched. I hate losing a tube because it is difficult to come by.

No, I don't want to hear how these idiotic measures are making it safer for travellers to fly. The supposed war on terrorism is not doing shit, rather it serves to aid and abate the terrorists as far as I'm concerned. Our own government keeps riling people up and continuing the "terror". It's such an unhealthy way to deal with the situation. So what do I think is the best way to counter terrorism? Simple: don't be afraid; don't live in fear.