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Old May 14, 2009 | 5:18 pm
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Originally Posted by IslandBased
Are you sure they actually have a goal?
Oh yes. The SPOTniks are "effective" because they have successfully implemented an internal checkpoint paradigm to catch criminals, fraudsters, illegal immigrants etc.. In fact just about anyone but terrorists, but that ceased to be the raison d'etre a while back.
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Old May 14, 2009 | 5:19 pm
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Originally Posted by magellan315
I cant think of single country that requires passenger to go through this kind of nonsense and that includes England where Richard Reids flight originated from.
France, actually.
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Old May 14, 2009 | 5:21 pm
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Originally Posted by tsadude1
There are no ex-military, you're either former or retired.
Ah Jeez, another one. TSA unis aren't as cool though.
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Old May 14, 2009 | 5:30 pm
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Originally Posted by tsadude1
There are no ex-military, you're either former or retired.
This is false information.

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Old May 14, 2009 | 5:58 pm
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Originally Posted by Wally Bird
Oh yes. The SPOTniks are "effective" because they have successfully implemented an internal checkpoint paradigm to catch criminals, fraudsters, illegal immigrants etc.. In fact just about anyone but terrorists, but that ceased to be the raison d'etre a while back.
Ah, but they annoy so many to catch a few...
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