Originally Posted by
LEX-LGA Commuter
Do you truly believe that someone with outstanding warrants would put themselves in a position (like applying for a job for instance) that would require a background check? That aside, the message you are sending then is that airports are some kid of "safety zone"? A felon need only get to CVG and shout "all in free" or something? Sorry, I don't want him on my flight, he's all yours.
Why limit it to airplanes? Do you want deadbeat dads walking down the street or going to the supermarket? Shouldn't we make everyone go through some kind of check as often as possible? Can't be too safe...
Why is an airport apparently scared ground, but a restaurant is not? Better still, what about an ATM machine? Hell, it's their money from their bank.
Agreed! More places where we can put mandatory background checks! We can pass a law whereby to use an ATM you must enter an escape-proof box. If when you submit your realID card and fingerprints you are found to be suspicious, it locks up and you're detained until the police can come to arrest you.