FlyClear: The Latest Security Illusion

FlyClear is a new program that will allow people to fast track through airport security.

You need a couple pieces of ID, then have to go to the processing center to take your photo and give them your biometric details.

"Once in the Clear lane, show your government issued ID and you will insert your Clear card into the verification kiosk. The kiosk will read your card and prompt you to place your finger on the fingerprint reader or look into the iris reader. Once the kiosk verifies your biometrics and that you are a member in good standing, the kiosk will signal "You are Clear." You will receive a special stamp or receipt that will let TSA know you are a Clear member."


This is awesome. If you have the card clearly you are a good person!

"Clear members still proceed through metal detectors and x-ray machines operated and regulated by the TSA. Members are subject to TSA's screening rules and regulations. Once TSA has screened you and your bags, you will continue to your flight."

So, all that has changed is is you have cut through the line. And you've had to give up your biometrics to do it.

How retarded is this? And, once everyone joins up with this, the lines would be just as long. Also, how exactly would this ever guarantee that you are a safe person? We already know of certain unsafe people; they're on the DO NOT FLY list! If some religious wackjob isn't on the list, then, they could still enroll, still get on a plane, and still do something awful, disgusting, and wrong.