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Old Aug 19, 2011 | 3:32 pm
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Originally Posted by LeslieJam
I'm not a fan of TSA, but if it keeps us safe, it is worth it, and if modeled after El Al hard to argue their success in passenger safety.
Actually the TSA experiment is not modeled on El Al at all.
The Israeli model:
  • employs highly-motivated individuals,
  • with extensive training,
  • who are therefore extremely competent and professional.

The TSA experiment lacks all of the above. In both cases passengers are questioned; however, beyond that superficial resemblance they are in no way similar. Comparing what TSA is doing with the Israeli approach is like saying a kindergarten play is modeled on a Broadway production. It may be literally true but the result is not - and should not be expected to be - similar.
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