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Coalition for Luggage Security Sounds Alarm to Suitcase Bombs Aboard Indian Train.


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 -- The Coalition for Luggage Security, today commented on the tragic Friendship Express train bombing in India this Monday where multiple bombs were smuggled smug·gle  
v. smug·gled, smug·gling, smug·gles

v.tr.
1. To import or export without paying lawful customs charges or duties.

2. To bring in or take out illicitly or by stealth.
 aboard a train in suitcases that killed at least 66 people, including many children and wounding scores of others. (http://www.news.com.au/story/0,23599,21255410-1702,00.html).

This is precisely the scenario that the Coalition for Luggage Security has been working to prevent in our airports and in the air. The Coalition urges the separation of luggage from passengers in order to prevent a tragedy like this from happening in the United States United States, officially United States of America, republic (2005 est. pop. 295,734,000), 3,539,227 sq mi (9,166,598 sq km), North America. The United States is the world's third largest country in population and the fourth largest country in area.  and on any airport ticketing line prior to inspection by TSA TSA

See tax-sheltered annuity (TSA).
 officials.

Currently, the aviation industry transports double the number of bags than passengers each year and this number is only increasing. It is now more important then ever that luggage and cargo reform be given the attention it deserves. "The bombing of this train should remind all of us that luggage security, in the air or on the ground is essential. It is essential that we are proactive and begin the process of separating luggage from passengers before a like tragedy occurs on American soil once again," said Faye Sora so·ra  
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, Coalition Director. The bomb blasts in India foreshadows the importance of the Coalition's warnings and proposals in our airports.

"What we in the Coalition have been saying for years can happen, has sadly happened and it is only a matter of time before a terrorist or malcontent mal·con·tent  
adj.
Dissatisfied with existing conditions.

n.
1. A chronically dissatisfied person.

2. One who rebels against the established system:
 will attempt such an act in the United States," stated Richard A. Altomare President and Founder of the Coalition and, CEO (1) (Chief Executive Officer) The highest individual in command of an organization. Typically the president of the company, the CEO reports to the Chairman of the Board.  of Universal Express, Inc. (OTCBB OTCBB

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:USXP). We urge the Airlines and Government Officials to consider the proposal presented by our Coalition for Luggage Security. Separate luggage, speed up airport lines, save precious fuel, lower ticket prices and prevent avoidable tragedies. Don't respond too late or insult us with ridiculous plastic see-through suitcases like our TSA think tank thought solved this summer's shampoo and hairspray 'threats'," continued Richard Altomare.

"The Coalition's proposal is explained in detail in the white paper 'More Safety, Less Hassle for American Travelers: A Private Sector Solution'," concluded Mr. Altomare

(White Paper link - http://www.luggagesecuritycoalition.com/downloads/securitywp.pdf)

About The Coalition for Luggage Security

The Coalition for Luggage Security was established to ensure the safety of travelers through alternate means of luggage transportation. The Coalition consists of prominent businesspersons and companies that educate the public, Congress and the Administration on the importance of solving the luggage and cargo safety issues that exist in airlines and airports.

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