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If anyone's curious, the current system is laughable. I flew after getting my wallet stolen in a smash and grab.

Questions: Name DOB Family members names Home address Nearby landmarks

All public info.

If there's nothing going on behind the scenes it's just more security theater.

I got home from a business trip a couple years ago, unpacked my bags, and found the switchblade I'd lost a few months prior. I went through security twice with those bags...

TSA, in various testing, misses between 60% and 90% of weapons.

Hundreds of pistols fly every day in the US, with no major issues.

We could easily abolish the TSA with no major harm.

Similar thing happened to me, I had 1/8 ounce weed in my hand bag I unknowingly packed, flew in from Los Angeles -> China -> India. I went through rigorous security checks with police dogs and fully body scanners at both LA and China. I panicked when I opened my bag when I reached home.

Holy shit dog, that could have fucked you hard; your panic is justified.

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