Originally Posted by
BigFlyer
Which goes back to the original question I asked.
I assume that it is because of the initial "trusted traveler" idea that Clear still has the biometric looking checkpoints, even though that level or security really serves no purpose.
I don't see the public policy rationale for allowing some people to pay money to a private company to cut the line for a governmental service.
The biometrics serve as your ID. You don't have to show a passport or DL when going through Clear.
As far as the public policy rationale. Here in CA, some people pay money to drive solo in the carpool lane (toll lane), and they are paying a government agency to do it. Saving time, just as in Clear.