Originally Posted by Doppy
And you think the TSA is going to know who subscribes to what religion how?
So when we leave the country do we get our hands stamped or dipped in permanent ink to let the TSA forever know that we've been tainted by being outside the country?
This is done a lot more in places like Britain, but hasn't been done so much in the US since stuff like COINTELPRO and other such abuses. Probably we'll see more of it from the FBI in the future, however.
How do you suggest that the TSA find out about people who have been abroad or go to mosques, etc.?
IIRC, in addition to SSSS selectee screening, one of the recommendations of the 9/11 Commission was better communication between government agencies. Does ICE keep records of who exits and enters the country? Jamie Gorelick notwithstanding, this is the type of information that can and should be available on government databases. Add in CIA and/or FBI data on those who frequent radical mosques, and TSA should be able to cross reference ticket purchases by persons of interest. I know, there are privacy concerns, but let's face facts. The government is trying to put together CAPPS II in a useful version. I am merely suggesting ways to make the data mining more efficient and less intrusive to Americans who are flying within the country. To me, such use of databases is less intrusive than TSA stopping me, frisking me, and pawing through my bags.