Does Airport Security Even Work - Incognito Mode - WIRED
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Date: 2025-07-20
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stevodakine1
They can do all they want; if a sophisticated group of individuals wants to take down an aircraft, they can. In fact, on the last few AA line flights, the cockpit was opened during flight so the crew could use the restroom and be handed food. You had two attendants standing there, as if they could really stop a threat that could have easily rushed past them. The point is that if there is a pattern of opportunity, then it can be exploited.
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They can do all they want; if a sophisticated group of individuals wants to take down an aircraft, they can. In fact, on the last few AA line flights, the cockpit was opened during flight so the crew could use the restroom and be handed food. You had two attendants standing there, as if they could really stop a threat that could have easily rushed past them. The point is that if there is a pattern of opportunity, then it can be exploited.
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sncy5303
Frankly, airport security could be just as efficient without ever having to do more than CTing your baggage. Metal detectors could be integrated unobtrousively without the passenger ever knowing they went through one. All of that theater just costs money, is ivasive, and is only there to placate the ignorant public. I am a pilot by the way and would feel just as safe without that theater. We would be just as safe without the TSA or DHS.
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Frankly, airport security could be just as efficient without ever having to do more than CTing your baggage. Metal detectors could be integrated unobtrousively without the passenger ever knowing they went through one. All of that theater just costs money, is ivasive, and is only there to placate the ignorant public. I am a pilot by the way and would feel just as safe without that theater. We would be just as safe without the TSA or DHS.
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MinedMaker
If you're not a US citizen but a visa traveler going to the U. S you have NO RIGHTS. Using a travel cellphone might be viewed as suspicious and therefore grounds to be denied entry. There are no standards or oversight for non-citizens, a TSA/Border guard can deny you entry for any reason they like. This is why European vacationers should stop going to the USA until they're ready to treat us as actual people.
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If you're not a US citizen but a visa traveler going to the U. S you have NO RIGHTS. Using a travel cellphone might be viewed as suspicious and therefore grounds to be denied entry. There are no standards or oversight for non-citizens, a TSA/Border guard can deny you entry for any reason they like. This is why European vacationers should stop going to the USA until they're ready to treat us as actual people.
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brynwhitehead1731
2015-2017. The average American is an idiot. So that will fly right past them. Good job. To those who know better the question is why are you presenting 10 year old stats Those who are observant understand what the play here is. Good job. You’re forgiven for you know not. That said, your alignment is noted and recognized. This bait is bad. Don’t play with, God.
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2015-2017. The average American is an idiot. So that will fly right past them. Good job. To those who know better the question is why are you presenting 10 year old stats Those who are observant understand what the play here is. Good job. You’re forgiven for you know not. That said, your alignment is noted and recognized. This bait is bad. Don’t play with, God.
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m_schauk
Please include fusion centers in your analysis. See scholars Alex Vitale and Stuart Schrader. By centralizing data, and having central distribution hubs for that data, not only can the dream of predictive crime modeling become a reality, but the models could be (will be) VERY flawed. Think Minority Report but no where near as sci-fi and cool, and on a vastly larger scale.
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Please include fusion centers in your analysis. See scholars Alex Vitale and Stuart Schrader. By centralizing data, and having central distribution hubs for that data, not only can the dream of predictive crime modeling become a reality, but the models could be (will be) VERY flawed. Think Minority Report but no where near as sci-fi and cool, and on a vastly larger scale.
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MH-ku5kn
5: 48 we already have passports! Is it just me! We already have a federally issued id that is highly scrutinized to get. It’s only another bureaucratic nonsensical over step. We are essentially telling citizens they are no longer allowed to travel between states unless they pay for something else when we already have something that serves that function.
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5: 48 we already have passports! Is it just me! We already have a federally issued id that is highly scrutinized to get. It’s only another bureaucratic nonsensical over step. We are essentially telling citizens they are no longer allowed to travel between states unless they pay for something else when we already have something that serves that function.
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davidfromafrica2
1. It’s an illusion to make you feel safer and ward any potential threats by making yourself them feel at risk. 2. Post 9/11 the likelihood of a commercial aircraft being compromised by someone is very low not due to security but the understanding that they are not getting in the cockpit and passengers will not allow it.
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1. It’s an illusion to make you feel safer and ward any potential threats by making yourself them feel at risk. 2. Post 9/11 the likelihood of a commercial aircraft being compromised by someone is very low not due to security but the understanding that they are not getting in the cockpit and passengers will not allow it.
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ReflectionTool637
Don't mind risk in life - and so I think TSA is way more than it needs to be. Same for similar systems all over the world (I don't live in the US, but visit yearly. The idea that it is really mostly theatre is so disheartening. Are we all toddlers that need to be coddled and coo'd to Yeah - I know - don't answer that: (
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Don't mind risk in life - and so I think TSA is way more than it needs to be. Same for similar systems all over the world (I don't live in the US, but visit yearly. The idea that it is really mostly theatre is so disheartening. Are we all toddlers that need to be coddled and coo'd to Yeah - I know - don't answer that: (
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JQNick
No, anyone that works at the airport can probably point out a dozen different ways get through. Airport security is really just a deterrent to opportunistic threats and a notion to make the public feel safe. You’re not gonna get away with a lazy approach, but I doubt it would stop a determined threat.
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No, anyone that works at the airport can probably point out a dozen different ways get through. Airport security is really just a deterrent to opportunistic threats and a notion to make the public feel safe. You’re not gonna get away with a lazy approach, but I doubt it would stop a determined threat.
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matthewjay660
My mom is a former TSA agent. IF I remember correctly, I believe that she told me that agents have to take a monthly test recognizing forbidden items in a passenger's suitcase. She said that if you failed this monthly test, you have to take another one and if you fail the 2nd test, you're fired.
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My mom is a former TSA agent. IF I remember correctly, I believe that she told me that agents have to take a monthly test recognizing forbidden items in a passenger's suitcase. She said that if you failed this monthly test, you have to take another one and if you fail the 2nd test, you're fired.
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alidaweber1023
I have an artificial knee and a cardiac pacemaker. I end up being hand scanned. My cat didn't have to be X-rayed, but the soft carrier bag did. She didn't like being taken out of the bag and put back in with strangers around. It was a mesh bag and nothing unsafe could have been hidden in it.
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I have an artificial knee and a cardiac pacemaker. I end up being hand scanned. My cat didn't have to be X-rayed, but the soft carrier bag did. She didn't like being taken out of the bag and put back in with strangers around. It was a mesh bag and nothing unsafe could have been hidden in it.
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josher887
Can you just wipe your phone before you meet with CBP (Provided you have everything backed up to the cloud)
[as an American I don’t like this for my fellow citizens or for foreign visitors unless they are an existing security threat, not in the moment evaluated to potentially be a threat)
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Can you just wipe your phone before you meet with CBP (Provided you have everything backed up to the cloud)
[as an American I don’t like this for my fellow citizens or for foreign visitors unless they are an existing security threat, not in the moment evaluated to potentially be a threat)
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jansenart0
lmao no.
The razor blades that allowed the takeover of the 9/11 planes were planted aboard the planes. Post-9/11 airport security is a BJ for private security tech, just like the ACA was for insurance industry (which employs more people to deny healthcare than we have healthcare providers.
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lmao no.
The razor blades that allowed the takeover of the 9/11 planes were planted aboard the planes. Post-9/11 airport security is a BJ for private security tech, just like the ACA was for insurance industry (which employs more people to deny healthcare than we have healthcare providers.
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Damons-Old-Soul
US citizens have the right to travel between States without restrictions as long as we are not in the process of conducting business. This makes going to Hawaii and Alaska impossible without either flying or leaving the US.
With a 95% failure rate, the TSA is far past do for removal.
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US citizens have the right to travel between States without restrictions as long as we are not in the process of conducting business. This makes going to Hawaii and Alaska impossible without either flying or leaving the US.
With a 95% failure rate, the TSA is far past do for removal.
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dianedrungelo8269
I just got my TSA PreCheck. I'm cool with doing whatever, within reason, to keep people safe when flying. I don't fly often. For those that do, I can see how this might be a hassle to deal with all the time. My opinion is, in order to stay safe, I'm ok with all the checks right now.
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I just got my TSA PreCheck. I'm cool with doing whatever, within reason, to keep people safe when flying. I don't fly often. For those that do, I can see how this might be a hassle to deal with all the time. My opinion is, in order to stay safe, I'm ok with all the checks right now.
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nyxithenax
I got TSA pre-check specifically because I'm fat and would get flagged for multiple points through a scanner. Every single time, multiple spots. Several times in private areas that made me increaaaaadibly uncomfortable. So now I pay for the privilege of not being felt up at the airport.
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I got TSA pre-check specifically because I'm fat and would get flagged for multiple points through a scanner. Every single time, multiple spots. Several times in private areas that made me increaaaaadibly uncomfortable. So now I pay for the privilege of not being felt up at the airport.
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acsody
It's just ridiculous that there is no universal ID for privacy reasons. What privacy If private companies can collect, buy, and sell your data, you're better off
Then you have brown skin, and ICE comes around and jails you for weeks before you can prove that you're a citizen.
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It's just ridiculous that there is no universal ID for privacy reasons. What privacy If private companies can collect, buy, and sell your data, you're better off
Then you have brown skin, and ICE comes around and jails you for weeks before you can prove that you're a citizen.
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kayo6689
Of the four or so times I’ve opted out of facial recognition at airports, at least twice I’ve been jokingly told Ok but the government has your information anyways. It took about the same amount of time to get through, the agent (TSA or Customs) just looked at my face.
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Of the four or so times I’ve opted out of facial recognition at airports, at least twice I’ve been jokingly told Ok but the government has your information anyways. It took about the same amount of time to get through, the agent (TSA or Customs) just looked at my face.
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swagglesworth33
the last time i went on a plane they had a hard time scanning my face. i held up the line for a good 5 minutes because the TSA person doing the scan needed help, if i knew it wasn't mandatory i would've just asked them to skip me: ( my feet were hurting
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the last time i went on a plane they had a hard time scanning my face. i held up the line for a good 5 minutes because the TSA person doing the scan needed help, if i knew it wasn't mandatory i would've just asked them to skip me: ( my feet were hurting
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Mail-Ordered
You really just let this woman dictate your whole script huh You start and end this video talking about how effective is TSA and are they actually doing anything and then 95% of the video is about data privacy and not about effectiveness.
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You really just let this woman dictate your whole script huh You start and end this video talking about how effective is TSA and are they actually doing anything and then 95% of the video is about data privacy and not about effectiveness.
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