The TSA knows this rule is useless
Nice to see them finally acknowledging it.
Many of us already routinely go airside when the need arises by purchasing fully-refundable tickets. It would be nice not to have money tied up on my CC for a few hours or days.
Hopefully, more people using the checkpoint will make them rethink some of the stupider screening policies (Shoe Carnival, Random Harassment, Great Sharp and Pointy Object Search) etc. to make sure the crowds keep moving.