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Old Dec 6, 2005 | 1:23 pm
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Originally Posted by Mikey likes it
That we do not profile flyers for terroristic characteristics, and focus screening activities on those who fit the profile, is foolish and wasteful, IMO.

I can't remember the last time I took a trip (and that's at least weekly) without seeing someone ridiculous getting the full treatment. Think the once-every-10-years elderly couple. Or the woman with the baby.
In your mind, "terroristic characteristics" are what exactly? People with whose race/religion you don't identify/self-identify?
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