Originally Posted by gofast
Me thinks you're preaching to the choir here. They readily admit they are too easily profiled, and it's a direct reflection of the inane policies they are forced to adhere to. I would imagine they don't care if you are nice to them or not. Just leave them alone if you don't like them.
Some people legitimately feel that the entire program is an inane waste of money and resources, and they are entitled to that opinion. Sacks of ballast? Perhaps.
My point is that changing their dress code or haircut isn't gonna make them invisible. That may change a couple of the clues, but it's always gonna be hard to hide a couple of federal agents in the First Class section of most airliners, no matter their hair or clothing.