Originally Posted by Bart
The criticisms made in here against the ID policy come across as saying we shouldn't ask for them since they can be easily faked. However, we are expected to take for granted that a military person, law enforcement officer, air crew member, elderly person, etc should be spared the indignity of airport security screening because of who they claim/appear to be. Well, which one is it? You can't have it both ways.
I don't see anyone here stating a desire for exemptions for such people. Patting down people who can barely walk is a separate thread and discussion. As for the 'indignity' of the whole ridiculous SOP, and its selective and arbitrary application is yet another thread, having been discussed billions of time already.
As stated earlier, the ID thing is likely not going away -- primarily because it involves the airlines' money situation (tickets could be sold or bartered).