Originally Posted by
ByrdluvsAWACO
Are you kidding?
Everyone should have to show ID to board any airliner.
Why? Do you really think showing ID keeps any bad guys from getting on a plane? The idea that the 'showing ID' charade at the checkpoint accomplishes anything safety-related is ludicrous.
The only reason the airlines ever asked for ID was revenue protection. That's fine - I have no problem showing ID to an airline employee. The government? I have a big problem with that.
Back on topic - I don't care if flight crew cut in line and I don't care if they skip security. It's well worth it to keep flights on time.