TSA Checking ID's a good thing
Aug 16, 2006 | 12:00 pm
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You can get a fake ID made. Arizona is a good choice because they give driver's licenses that expire in 30 years. I'm sure most people look different in 30 years, so it a moot point checking IDs. (Specifically, they expire at age 65)
Aug 16, 2006 | 12:13 pm
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I don't really care whether they check IDs or not (did not stop 9/11 *******). In the end I think it is more of a revenue enhancement measure for airlines rather than a security enhancement.
I was however delighted to hear that all those contractors who check ID at OAK and SFO will be terminated. Not only are they incompetent but the vast majority are downright rude and from all appearances they won't want or be capable of taking a job lifting heavy luggage after it has been screened. Good riddance - and good luck in your next line of work, which hopefully doesn't have a customer service component.
I was however delighted to hear that all those contractors who check ID at OAK and SFO will be terminated. Not only are they incompetent but the vast majority are downright rude and from all appearances they won't want or be capable of taking a job lifting heavy luggage after it has been screened. Good riddance - and good luck in your next line of work, which hopefully doesn't have a customer service component.
Aug 16, 2006 | 12:30 pm
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I completely agree, ID checks at the airport ONLY provides airline revenue protection.
ID checks do not provide any security and protection at all.
Let's just for a second believe that Al-Queada is planning more attacks. With the millions and millions they have at their disposal, do you not think they can either create or buy real documents/IDs????
Neither a TSA goon or a rent a cop will be able to tell the difference. EVER... it is just window dressing for the gullible average American....
ID checks do not provide any security and protection at all.
Let's just for a second believe that Al-Queada is planning more attacks. With the millions and millions they have at their disposal, do you not think they can either create or buy real documents/IDs????
Neither a TSA goon or a rent a cop will be able to tell the difference. EVER... it is just window dressing for the gullible average American....