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by Karunamon 4867 days ago
>The TSA performs a legitimate role-

I'm going to stop you right there: bullshit.

The TSA shenanigans make us less safe by causing a false sense of security while being completely ineffective. The private screeners we had pre-9/11 did a better job. The one or two things necessary to prevent another airplane-as-missile attack are already done and don't require any government intervention. #1, locks on the cockpit doors, #2, passengers who will kick your ass if you try anything.

The "mature" thing to do is to disband the TSA. End of discussion.