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Old Jan 27, 2005, 3:59 pm
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This is a wretchedly AWFUL idea. The security tax needs to be eliminated, not increased!

The federal government gets enough money as it is in the 7.5% excise tax, the segment tax of $3.10 (or $3.20 or whatever it is now), and the airports' PFC. You have enough money; no more!!!
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