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shoe scanners
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I like this. Time to become a registered traveller?
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Originally Posted by birdstrike
(Post 6958403)
I want to become a Registered Traveler.
Am I bad? :( I'm a technology junkie. Hate the shoe carnival but otherwise find the checkpoints, err, pointless bu not onerous. I don't usually fly from airports with long lines and the wife probably wont sign up, so I would not save any time anyway. I fly less than 10 time/yr. Still, I bought an Oyster Card for London when I visit there every two years, A transit smart card for the Bay area when it worked only on the ferry (which I only use, rarely, on weekends), and a bridge toll transponder when I only cross bridges ones a month. Am I bad for wanting to do this? Will I still be allowed to post to TS/S if I become a registered Traveller? There's no valid reason that shoe harassment should exist in the first place and getting people to enroll in Extorted Traveller to avoid this harassment is nothing more than a shake down. |
Originally Posted by Spiff
(Post 6958456)
If you want to become an Extorted Traveller, that's your affair. Personally, I won't give Comrade Hawley another dime beyond what is already extorted from me in the form of mandatory "security" fees.
There's no valid reason that shoe harassment should exist in the first place and getting people to enroll in Extorted Traveller to avoid this harassment is nothing more than a shake down. I agree with you that there is no valid reason for any of it. Does it help that most of the money goes to Clear, not Comrade Hawley? (Please follow in other thread, tnx) |
Another consideration: The widespread use of technology may threaten the jobs of many TSA screeners — a difficult pill to swallow for a government bureaucracy trying to compete for funding, Farr said. |
Originally Posted by Spiff
(Post 6958456)
If you want to become an Extorted Traveller, that's your affair. Personally, I won't give Comrade Hawley another dime beyond what is already extorted from me in the form of mandatory "security" fees.
There's no valid reason that shoe harassment should exist in the first place and getting people to enroll in Extorted Traveller to avoid this harassment is nothing more than a shake down. i can't wait for the headline (your choice-pick your favorite) #1-a laptop containing the registered traveller database was reproted stolen #2-the compnay that maintains the registered traveller database reported that their system was broken into by hackers |
"The shoes aren't that big a part of (the screening process)."
Tell that to Kip H.:rolleyes: |
At MXP a couple weeks ago I was pulled aside and led to a small shoe machine. I was asked to put each foot on the machine, one at a time, while the screener clicked a button. He cleared me and I went on my way. The entire process was faster than shoe removal, and more dignified.
The machine was much smaller and simpler than the one in the photo in this article. |
Originally Posted by goalie
(Post 6958844)
i can't wait for the headline (your choice-pick your favorite)
#1-a laptop containing the registered traveller database was reproted stolen #2-the compnay that maintains the registered traveller database reported that their system was broken into by hackers |
Originally Posted by Spiff
(Post 6958456)
If you want to become an Extorted Traveller, that's your affair. Personally, I won't give Comrade Hawley another dime beyond what is already extorted from me in the form of mandatory "security" fees.
There's no valid reason that shoe harassment should exist in the first place and getting people to enroll in Extorted Traveller to avoid this harassment is nothing more than a shake down. |
Originally Posted by secretsea18
(Post 6959576)
Fido lets us through, off we go Oh, I guess this would be just too inexpensive for our government. :D
Those puppies (sic) become fatigued and have to rest regularly and too much relies on the interpretation of the handler. Plus, my mother would never fly again if she had to let a dog near her. :D |
Originally Posted by frink
(Post 6959216)
#3-the company that maintains the registered traveler database is selling your information
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