Originally Posted by
AArlington
Let the flying public pay for the costs in proportion to their flying.
I think the entire TSA budget (ok, the part spent for aviation security) should come from use taxes.
But I don't think the "tax" should be included when buying a ticket.
Make passengers pay it separately. Pay it when they show their ID; buy a coupon book of TSA checkpoint-passing stamps... something.
When the public realizes they pay $5 for the privilege if taking off their shoes when they fly the public will get more interested in this and put pressure on their leaders.
Hell no.
Have you seen what happens in MNL where this system is in place?
Queue to pay tax, then queue to exit the Phillipines, then queue for security....
Look at HKG-arguably one of the best airports in the world, and connecting PAX do not need to pay taxes even though they use immigration/security services.
Even so, I believe that I contribute more than it costs to screen/pass me through HKG. (though flying out of there often may have something to do with it...)