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0 pointsiheartmemcache9y ago0 comments

I was just thinking about how aggravating it must be from the POV of someone who used to fly a lot. If I was still flying twice a week consulting I'd be livid. If I was perma-SSSS'd. I'm sure he's under far more vigilant security scrutinization--I mean even pre-9/11 DEFCON had 'spot the fed' games as a lark because they were so obvious.

Most of the major conferences I'm sure have attendees listed (not a new practice - post-McCarthy's 'red scare' made it acceptable for both federal/local LEO to monitor protestors - but I'm sure it's way easier now and this dude basically painted a target on his body.)

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nxzero9y ago

Have you ever flown with an SSSS, if so, how did it cause any issues? If not, at best your response is speculative.

My experience is that those with SSSS get through TSA screening faster and given they expect the search, don't have anything worth searching.

Clearly if you have an SSSS and create problems or provide surface for friction, then sure it's a pain, but then again, with or without an SSSS there's the potential you'll still have issues.

SEJeff9y ago

I have (and upvoted your previous comments) see my anecdote in your previous comment.

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