I flew from Sacramento to Portland yesterday on Horizon Airlines. After arriving at the gate area, the airline rep called out the names of random passengers to be placed in a secure area away from other passengers. These dozen or people were subjected (no one was offended) to a wand scan and a carry-on baggage inspection. Most of the people were caucasian mom and pop types but I noticed a few foreigners in the mix as well. One man was speaking French.

I believe what I witnesses was a way to get around racial profiling. In other words, feel free to racial profile but make sure you mix them in with a bunch of non-profile "placebo" folks as well. Very interesting indeed. I support this move.

Oh, I also got to fly down to SMF and back on the brand new Horizon Canadair CRJ-700 series. Pretty darn big for a regional jet!

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