Mulling over Rene Laederach to Steve Asher 28 Jan 2004

SA> That is one reason why Osama bin Laden is still such a useful asset.
SA> The "mark" will be touted as a way of avoiding the hassle of queuing
SA> at airport checkins, border crossings, etc - it will be the ultimate
SA> in "trusted traveller" credentials to "enable"
people to pass through
SA> check-points with a minimum of fuss.

 RL> And how does this protect against 'trusted' travelers suddenly
 RL> doing a suicide bombing? 

It doesn't, but it will be a way of inducing people to give up 
freedom in exchange for security, without the need to make such 
schemes mandatory, at least in the initial phases.

 RL> You can't search all the luggage for explosives, and as
 RL> long as the owner is aboard, it's not really suspicious.

 RL> I don't know how long it will take, but I predict more of these
 RL> 'trusted' people readying for a little unpleasant surprise. After
 RL> all the US, has open borders....

And about 15 million illegal immigrants that have already taken
advantage of those borders, apparently.

Cheers, Steve..

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