Originally Posted by
MojaveFlyer
I'm a bit astounded, though I'm sure I shouldn't be, at the entitlement I hear coming from those who paid for pre one way or another. It is so much the "American way" to buy privilege, and screw those who can't afford it. Put up this security theater, then allow the wealthy to bypass it, so once again they can feel better than the "kettles" and other sorts of pond scum.
And as for the program needing to fund itself - I pay the 9/11 "security fee" every time I fly. Enough is enough.
The fee is around 100 USD for GE, if I remember correctly, so I don't feel it is outside the reach of to many people. (GE also gives the additional benefit of easier entry to the US). For the value and time saving well worth it IMHO.
I would (and do) rage more at the gov't for forcing us to put up with the TSA and their methods.