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Old Oct 2, 2007 | 12:35 pm
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Originally Posted by eyecue
That is correct. But how does TSA know that you are the person that is on that BP that is entitled to enter the secured area? The process of validation of ID comes from the 9/11 commission reports if my memory serves me correctly.
They were checking ID long before the 9/11 report. Is the report the latest excuse for this wasteful endeavour?

What specific purpose does checking the presented ID against the boarding pass serve? It certainly makes the sheeple feel safe, but it does nothing to actually make them safe. Making people safe is accomplished by searching for credible weapons. That part of the TSA's task has been proven sorely lacking in effectiveness. Making them search for and confiscate water, toothpaste, etc. and waste time checking IDs only increases their distraction.
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