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Originally posted by tw
Of course since we don't have a stanard national system, then your fingerprints, iris-pattern, etc...
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Hmmmm... now, an accessable iris-pattern database wouldn't bother me nearly as much because it'd be harder for that to be used against me. For example, no one leaves an iris-pattern behind at the scene of a crime, so it couldn't be used to "frame me."
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The NTSB accuses the FAA of operating this way. So many agree with the NTSB, but then endorse "FAA type" foot dragging by thinking the same way regarding a national ID confirmation system. So how many will first have to die?
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Actually, as a pilot, I think the FAA does a decent job balancing safety and cost/inconvienence. There are a MILLION things that they could do to increase airline safety. But ticket prices would quadruple and delays woul increase similarly.
Everything has tradeoffs and everything is a judgement call .
I believe that what it comes down to is that you trust the government with all that information on yourself and Tony and I do not... We'd rather take other steps protecting "identity theft" and take our chances with the risk that remains. (Correct me if I am wrong, Tony)