I was right! *Jumps up and down*

[fingertrouble]

Remember this post where I was hassled for extra security there and back during my US trip?

Well this (via ) sounds a teensy-weensy like profiling to me.

"The computer sets a risk rating for each person by analysing information such as the passenger's history of one-way ticket purchase, seat preferences, frequent flyer records, number of bags, how they pay for tickets and even what meals they order."

I'd add beard / looks to that list, tbh (unless my infrequent solo flying and hatred of their awful meals puts me into the terrist camp?)

I hate to say it but, told you so...

Comments

[amanda-pink.livejournal.com]

We told them you were coming and that you were Osama Bin Bearcub ;)

[timbearcub.livejournal.com]

LOL

All Yr Beards Belong 2 Me!

[ursine1.livejournal.com]

And notice that "individuals are never allowed to know what their risk rating is, yet they are allowed to challenge the information upon which that rating is posited." Nor are you allowed to review the data that has been collected, although government agencies and even private companies are able to do so.

Chuck