TSA to open PreCheck to all for a fee
Jul 19, 2013, 11:43 am
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TSA to open PreCheck to all for a fee
Jul 19, 2013, 11:58 am
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Jul 19, 2013, 12:15 pm
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$85 to possibly not be groped, photoed in the nude is more akin to the bribe/"fine" one might have to pay the Policía in certain cities to avoid being arrested. Or to Tony Soprano (RIP) so that your health remains pristine.
Jul 19, 2013, 1:09 pm
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Jul 19, 2013, 1:13 pm
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One of the attractions is a smaller line.
Only benefit I see here is that I'd rather see these clowns expand it then shutter it. So guess having the unwashed masses invited to the program is a consequence of having it stay around.
Only benefit I see here is that I'd rather see these clowns expand it then shutter it. So guess having the unwashed masses invited to the program is a consequence of having it stay around.
Jul 19, 2013, 3:04 pm
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So we get to pay "extra" to get the type of screening we ALL should be getting anyway.
If enough people sign up for this, it seems to me we can significantly downsize the number of blue shirts at our airports and give them their walking papers.
And if you /pay/ for the privilege, are you guaranteed PreCheck, as opposed to it being random now?
If enough people sign up for this, it seems to me we can significantly downsize the number of blue shirts at our airports and give them their walking papers.
And if you /pay/ for the privilege, are you guaranteed PreCheck, as opposed to it being random now?
Jul 19, 2013, 3:47 pm
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So we get to pay "extra" to get the type of screening we ALL should be getting anyway.
If enough people sign up for this, it seems to me we can significantly downsize the number of blue shirts at our airports and give them their walking papers.
And if you /pay/ for the privilege, are you guaranteed PreCheck, as opposed to it being random now?
If enough people sign up for this, it seems to me we can significantly downsize the number of blue shirts at our airports and give them their walking papers.
And if you /pay/ for the privilege, are you guaranteed PreCheck, as opposed to it being random now?
Jul 19, 2013, 4:04 pm
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Note this does not state that it will be expanded to all:
It is still for US citizens only. Meanwhile, foreigners will continue not even to have the choice of non-harassment upon payment. I truly fear the day in which 90% of all travelers will qualify for expedited screening in the US while I will be sent off to a corner for the extra-special suspicious person screening for the crime of travelling with a scary European passport as ID.
Of course this harassment is only valid for flights within or leaving the US. I will continue to be able to fly into or over the US without being scoped, groped, removing shoes, etc.
Sigh.
"This initiative will increase the number of U.S. citizens eligible to receive expedited screening, through TSA Pre-check," Pistole said.
Of course this harassment is only valid for flights within or leaving the US. I will continue to be able to fly into or over the US without being scoped, groped, removing shoes, etc.
Sigh.
Jul 19, 2013, 4:21 pm
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I'd be inclined to agree, but one of my favourite benefits is the shorter lines.
Last edited by essxjay; Jul 20, 2013 at 11:51 am Reason: derogatory
Jul 19, 2013, 5:04 pm
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Whether that is the intent or not, the practice is a bit different at least. Even now, some non-US citizens are getting PreCheck LLL screening outcomes indicated by way of their boarding passes.
Jul 19, 2013, 5:34 pm
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Technically, PreCheck is for US citizens (and Canadian citizens with NEXUS).