Originally Posted by
Tom M.
Making the statement that they won't negotiate is simply their opening position in a negotiation. And by the way, it is a position that signifies weakness on the TSA's part.
Real-ID proves they will negotiate, and compromise.
I have a sinking feeling in the pit of my stomach that Real-ID was the whole reason behind this rapid ratcheting up of security. DHS/TSA knew they would never get Real ID and the mess that will go with it(Think TIA) approved by congress under the old system. So the TSA creates a national crisis by making their procedures so onerous that people will be willing to accept an even worse big brother system to bypass the newly installed check points. The fact that real ID is now getting serious consideration seemed to indicate that the DHS is getting what they really wanted all along.