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Mar 10, 2026 | 1:14 pm

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Originally Posted by MP2086

I got into a friendly debate with my coworkers regarding TSA. In a nutshell, if hypothetically had the option to fly on a flight without TSA security, would you? On one hand, it'd be cheaper, no waiting in lines, no restrictions on what you could bring with you, and no screening. On the other hand, everyone else flying with you isn't screened either. Would you book TSA or non-TSA?

So like 1950's non-security vs the present day?

Seems like there's a middle ground (e.g, the metal detectors of the 1980s/90s, with updates) and a question of whether TSA or an equivalent.

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