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I thought what we’ve learned about TSA security theater is that another 9/11 could happen and what we’re doing wouldn’t prevent it.


The possibility of another 9/11 became non-viable about 10 minutes after a second plane hit the WTC. It's the reason Flight 915 didn't make it to Washington DC.

The passengers on 915 received the news of what was happening in NYC and the Pentagon and rushed the cockpit and the terrorists. You can't hold a plane hostage if the occupants know you are taking them on a suicide mission.


That's the advertising. Human risk perception is very near-sighted. Over a decade ago is very blurry. Did that time even happen? Someone told me Seinfeld was funny then but I don't believe it.

Why are wage slaves doing demeaning work invading our privacy in long lines? Follow the money.


now would be the time to do it too, with less people riding planes to potentially fight back like flight 93.




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