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Old Aug 22, 2010, 2:04 pm
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IslandBased
 
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Originally Posted by GUWonder
The focus should be on passengers in the line going up to the security checkpoint, and there engaging in passenger-to-passenger communication via a flyer/leaflet/pamphlet which is critical of the TSA dog and pony show.
Educating the public certainly will be important.

People are only going to stop flying if there is a good reason.

As the check point experience becomes more intrusive, there may be more incentive to find other modes of travel or use communication instead. Making those alternatives more attractive would be another factor. Tying current TSA trends to the downside is a necessity.

It would take a constant campaign with several prongs- disputing the need for intrusive searches, providing reasonable alternatives, and putting economic pressure on the whole travel industry to lobby for a new, more viable security solution.
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