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I think the threat of domestic terrorism on US flights is probably overestimated (and I think a lot of domestic TSA is bordering on security theater), but I don
by king_magic 10y ago
I think the threat of domestic terrorism on US flights is probably overestimated (and I think a lot of domestic TSA is bordering on security theater), but I don't feel the same flying internationally. I trust everyone far, far, far less; and for me, I consider the extra security layers a welcome addition.
- fredley 10y agoStatistically speaking, the chance of a terrorist event on an international flight is much lower. The 9/11 flights were all domestic. Humans are terrible at evaluating risk objectively.
- king_magic 10y agoCare to share your statistics? Not saying you're wrong, but since 9/11, I can't think of a single terrorist incident on an entirely domestic US flight, whereas I can think of several attempts/successes on international flights.
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- badsock 10y agoThe correct response to terrorism is courage, not extra layers of security.
- king_magic 10y agoI think a blend of both is appropriate. I'm just being pragmatic, and people can downvote me all they want, but the reality is I trust the magic of courage just as much as I trust faith in a magical sky being.
- badsock 10y agoI'm not suggesting courage will protect you, I'm saying it will stop people from allowing their dignity, quality of life, and freedom of movement degraded for objectively insufficient reasons.
- king_magic 10y agoI do not feel like my dignity, quality of life or freedom of movement have been degraded in any substantial way by the level of additional security I've seen in my travels. I recognize this is not the same for everyone, but personally, my life has continued on as it did before. In fact, with programs like TSA Precheck / Global Entry, my quality of life has noticeably improved. You are free to disagree with me on whether or not the reasons for additional security are 'objectively insufficient', but my personal opinion is that the additional security I've seen is reasonable when it comes to international travel. For domestic travel, I think it's overkill in places, a position consistent with my original comment above.
- jedikv 10y agoYou might feel safer - but it's not because of the 'extra security'. That's all it is...a feeling (much like that of feeling safer with a sky being) - http://abcnews.go.com/US/exclusive-undercover-dhs-tests-find-widespread-security-failures/story?id=31434881 http://abcnews.go.com/US/exclusive-undercover-dhs-tests-find...