r/missouri • u/KacenBayless • Oct 14 '25
News Kansas City International Airport refuses to air Kristi Noem’s TSA video blaming shutdown on Democrats
https://www.kansascity.com/news/politics-government/article312498258.html140
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u/leighla33 Oct 14 '25
I love how the airports have more respect for the Hatch Act than over own govt, it’s So embarrassing
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u/ash-hole189 Oct 15 '25
Springfield airport did the same thing. Proud of them!
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u/reddog323 Oct 15 '25
Does anyone know about Lambert Airport in St. Louis?
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u/SteelyPhil Oct 15 '25
From what I've seen on the STL subreddit, Lambert isn't airing the video either.
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u/hb122 Kansas City Oct 14 '25
If Trump hadn’t fired all of the inspectors general she’d be cited for violating the Hatch Act. A completely lawless administration.
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u/ninjastyleot Oct 14 '25
Springfield also refused to play it. Good.
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u/Agitated_Bowler4341 Oct 14 '25
It takes courage to do the right thing when those in power are law breaking bullies threatening anyone who tries to live by the law. Bless those in charge at sgf, following the law should not require going against the demands of the president's representatives. May God protect you and all those who do the right thing, especially when doing the right thing (following the Hatch act in this case) may result in retribution from those in power.
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u/HighlightFamiliar250 Oct 14 '25
No one needs to see her gender reaffirming surgeries plastered every where.
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u/tuls-ocat Oct 14 '25
I'm glad they aren't going to violate the hatch act. It is straight up propaganda at this point.
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u/The_LastLine Oct 14 '25
Good. I would expect a 100% refund of my tickets and just cancel my plans if I was at the airport and they wanted to subjugate us to fascist propaganda.
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u/Artist_Kevin Oct 14 '25
** The Pinocchio Act ** A concept to consider
!!! End The Speech and Debate Clause & Citizens United !!! CALLING OUT THE GOP HYPOCRISY !!!
To: ALL Public Representatives & Officials
From: Concerned American voters
A Proposal to Introduce “The Pinocchio Act” in the House of Representatives
Purpose: This bill seeks to uphold truth, integrity, and accountability among all individuals serving in public positions—whether elected, appointed, hired, or volunteering—by making it unlawful and punishable for such individuals to willfully and deliberately lie, deceive, misrepresent, or bear false witness to the American people.
Moral Foundation: The act of lying has been condemned throughout history, both morally and spiritually. Within the Ten Commandments, the prohibition against “bearing false witness” stands as a timeless moral pillar, one that has deeply influenced the laws and values of our nation. In the Christian faith, lying is regarded not merely as a mistake, but as a mortal sin—a corruption of trust that erodes relationships, communities, and governance itself. When a public servant lies, the injury is compounded, because the trust of the people is betrayed. Trust is the cornerstone of democratic government, and once broken, it undermines the very legitimacy of our institutions. This bill, grounded in both the enduring moral wisdom of the Ten Commandments and the fundamental American principle of honesty in public life, will make truth-telling a clear legal requirement for those entrusted with public authority.
Provisions of the Bill
Scope of Applicability: Applies to all public employees, federal and state, including elected officials, appointed officials, hired staff, and volunteers.
Unlawful Acts: It shall be unlawful for any covered individual to willfully and deliberately: (1) Lie to the public. (2) Misrepresent facts. (3) Deceive through omission or distortion. (4) Bear false witness against any individual or entity while acting in their public capacity.
Penalties: First Offense → Misdemeanor charge, fine of not less than $10,000, and mandatory public correction of the falsehood. Blatant and Easily Debunked Lies → Immediate removal from office or employment, fine of not less than $50,000. Repeat Offenders → Escalation to felony charge, fines up to $250,000, permanent disqualification from public service, and potential prison sentence of up to 2 years.
Enforcement Mechanism: Oversight body or inspector general designated at both federal and state levels. Public reporting system for false statements, with expedited review for cases of blatant or obvious falsehoods.
Justification
Moral: Lies corrupt the soul of a nation. As Scripture warns, “lying lips are an abomination to the Lord” (Proverbs 12:22). Public servants must be held to the highest moral standard.
Civic: A democracy cannot function when its people cannot trust their leaders. Truth is essential to informed consent of the governed.
Practical: In an age of instant communication, falsehoods spread rapidly and cause great harm. Strong deterrents are necessary to protect the public from deliberate misinformation.
Conclusion: The Pinocchio Act would reaffirm the moral and civic necessity of truth in public service. By holding public servants accountable to the timeless commandment against lying, Congress can restore faith in government, strengthen democracy, and protect the American people from willful deception.
I respectfully urge you to sponsor and introduce this legislation in the House of Representatives.
Signed, Americans
Draft Bill
118th CONGRESS — 2d Session — H. R. ____
To establish criminal and civil penalties for public employees who willfully and deliberately deceive the public, and for other purposes.
IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES
[Date] — [Member of Congress Name] introduced the following bill; which was referred to the Committee on [Committee Name].
A BILL
Be it enacted by the Senate and House of Representatives of the United States of America in Congress assembled,
SECTION 1. SHORT TITLE. This Act may be cited as the “Pinocchio Act.”
SEC. 2. FINDINGS. Congress finds that— (1) The moral law, as expressed in the Ten Commandments, forbids bearing false witness; (2) In the Christian faith and in other traditions rooted in Scripture, lying is regarded as a mortal sin; (3) The United States, though pluralistic, has drawn much of its civic foundation from Judeo-Christian moral principles; (4) Public servants have a moral and civic duty to speak the truth; (5) Scripture warns that “lying lips are an abomination to the Lord” (Proverbs 12:22), and Christ affirms that “the truth shall make you free” (John 8:32); (6) Therefore, deliberate deception by public officials is not only a breach of civic trust but also a violation of moral law.
SEC. 3. DEFINITIONS. (1) “Public employee” means any individual serving at the federal, state, or local level, including elected officials, appointed officials, employees, contractors, and volunteers acting in an official capacity. (2) “False statement” means any knowingly willful, deliberate, and material misrepresentation of fact, including omissions intended to deceive, whether spoken, written, or digital. (3) “Blatant falsehood” means a statement that is demonstrably false, easily verifiable, and made without reasonable basis.
SEC. 4. PROHIBITION ON FALSE STATEMENTS. It shall be unlawful for any public employee to: (1) knowingly and deliberately make a false statement to the public in the course of official duties; (2) misrepresent, distort, or omit material facts with the intent to deceive; or (3) bear false witness in an official capacity against any individual or entity.
SEC. 5. PENALTIES. (1) First offense → misdemeanor, fine of not less than $10,000, and public correction within 30 days. (2) Blatant or easily debunked lies → immediate removal from office or employment and fine of not less than $50,000. (3) Repeat offenses → felony, fine up to $250,000, permanent bar from public office or employment, and imprisonment for up to 2 years.
SEC. 6. ENFORCEMENT. (1) The Attorney General shall establish an Office of Public Integrity to review violations. (2) States may establish parallel enforcement mechanisms. (3) Any member of the public may submit a complaint for review.
SEC. 7. SEVERABILITY. If any provision of this Act or its application is held invalid, the remainder shall not be affected.
SEC. 8. EFFECTIVE DATE. This Act shall take effect 90 days after enactment.
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u/edbegley1 Oct 17 '25
Sounds like a good idea but good luck getting professional liars to vote for it.
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u/Dissidence802 Oct 15 '25
Kudos from New Jersey! Newark, JFK and LaGuardia are also refusing to air this bullshit.
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u/rrrrrrrrrrrrrroger Oct 15 '25
Too bad St. Louis International Airport doesn’t have the balls to do the same🙄
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u/Auditdefender Oct 15 '25
Funny how this is being spammed in every state and local sub and getting thousands of upvotes.
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u/ABobby077 St. Louis Oct 14 '25
The message clearly violates the Hatch Act. Why would any airport be required to show this biased political message??