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jsmirman

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19. Torn on this - otoh, hard for me to believe TSA won't screw it up

Reply to Stinky The Clown (Original post)

Mon Feb 13, 2012, 02:49 AM

Feb 2012

on the other hand, and I understand if this sounds silly, but I am honestly less inclined to travel because it is such a hassle.

I also find it hard to imagine that the government does have whatever information on me they would like to already have.

But I guess the greatest concern is that it seems hard not be concerned about the criteria they will use as a "background check." The people have the right in this country to legally voice their dissent. If that makes someone a travel risk, that's messed up.

I suppose that unless the criteria was transparent enough and their was some form of civilian oversight to their process - I guess on principle I'd have to lean toward saying no, because it's hard not to believe that this will be turned on people with the courage to voice their convictions.

What if H20 Man isn't allowed to be on this list because he has great courage and principles? Unless you can guarantee me that's not going to happen - that would be wrong.

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TSA "Trusted Traveler" program . . . . . wuddaya think? [View all] Stinky The Clown Feb 2012 OP

I'm in, also for express checkin and boarding. What's the down side? NYC_SKP Feb 2012 #1

We would all love to see things move faster. But I for one, will not go along with rhett o rick Feb 2012 #7

Me either. NYC_SKP Feb 2012 #12

considering what you have to show now SwampG8r Feb 2012 #17

They already do that today. They "screen" people excessively today, not for your rhett o rick Feb 2012 #28

The TSA is a government agency. former9thward Feb 2012 #31

You are quit right. I stand corrected. nm rhett o rick Feb 2012 #34

I think it further divides bbgrunt Feb 2012 #2

Agreed. snot Feb 2012 #5

Awesome. But first, a "trusted TSA" program. wtmusic Feb 2012 #3

I'm against it. snot Feb 2012 #4

Well said. Nothing personal, but I hate your name. nm rhett o rick Feb 2012 #8

Thanks. snot Feb 2012 #15

Good deal Thinkingabout Feb 2012 #6

Yes, we should always judge each other based on government lists EFerrari Feb 2012 #14

Yes. The ONLY reason why people are relunctant to give up their Luminous Animal Feb 2012 #20

Because we don't have enough ways to discriminate in this country. n/t EFerrari Feb 2012 #9

It sucks for those not on the "trusted" list. Starry Messenger Feb 2012 #10

I can see why frequent travelers would be tempted to do it. LeftyMom Feb 2012 #11

I think if I were a terrorist... catnhatnh Feb 2012 #13

Agree ArcticFox Feb 2012 #21

+1 Morning Dew Feb 2012 #24

Exactly. And it shows that the TSA security theater is bullshit. n/t backscatter712 Feb 2012 #26

Which is why they make no guarantee that "trusted travelers" can have less rigorous screening Hippo_Tron Feb 2012 #35

I don't trust it!! Fozzledick Feb 2012 #16

Submitting to the state. Luminous Animal Feb 2012 #18

Torn on this - otoh, hard for me to believe TSA won't screw it up jsmirman Feb 2012 #19

As one who holds a trusted traveler card (as a job requirement) it sure speeds things up when Snotcicles Feb 2012 #22

Another reason Sherman A1 Feb 2012 #23

Any terrorist worth his salt would stay under the radar and get Trusted Traveler status. backscatter712 Feb 2012 #25

This is what I think (audio provided:) DFW Feb 2012 #27

As someone once pointed out hobbit709 Feb 2012 #29

How much is in "some personal information"? zbdent Feb 2012 #30

Not sure if this is good or not Progression Feb 2012 #32

I only fly a couple of times a year now, so MineralMan Feb 2012 #33