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Old Jan 8, 2017 | 10:36 am
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Originally Posted by LarryJ
Domestic checked-bag matching went away when 100% checked-bag screening for explosives was implemented. I believe that was around 2003?

Seem like a good move to me. Keeping explosives off the airplane sounds a lot more effective than making sure the bomber is on board when the explosive goes off. There seems to be an ample supply of those who don't find that to be a significant deterrent.
Do I 100% trust the screening? Probably not. But then you're right - going down with the plane doesn't deter a lot of the 'new generation' of terrorists.
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