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Old Aug 10, 2007 | 12:11 pm
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Originally Posted by bspencerco
This is one of the obvious flaws in our "make everyone feel safe" program post 9-11.

If we can figure it out, don't ya think a hijacker can figure it out @:-)
The hijacker needs to buy a ticket and have an ID--makes the person potentially traceable. If they forge an ID, they'd have to steal a cc or pay cash. The system isn't perfect, but it makes bad guys think the process through. Based on the recent incident in Glasgow, it appears that the TSA isn't always dealing with the smartest people on the planet. I'm not too concerned.
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