We Finally Know Why the TSA Is Cracking Down on Clear at Airport Security

Re:We Finally Know Why the TSA Is Cracking Down on Clear at ... by Zak on Sunday July 30, 2023 @07:11PM (#36936977)

There's a better argument for Global Entry and TSA Precheck since at least in theory they're not about paying money, but about reduced scrutiny in exchange for submitting to a background check. The fee is (supposedly) to cover the costs of running the program.

Of course, I'm cynical enough to believe that they, too are about reducing pushback against security procedures from the sort of people politicians actually listen to.

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Re:We Finally Know Why the TSA Is Cracking Down on Clear at ... by AlotOfReading on Sunday July 30, 2023 @07:31PM (#36937112)

Private jets (and hence the uber wealthy) are already largely exempt from TSA screening requirements. They're only subject to owner and airport policies, which tend to be minimal at best.

I don't think politicians are afraid of the doctors, lawyers, and middle managers flying business who actually deal with onerous security checks.

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Re:We Finally Know Why the TSA Is Cracking Down on Clear at ... by anthonygd on Sunday July 30, 2023 @10:12PM (#36938112)

> Of course, I'm cynical enough to believe that they, too are about reducing pushback against security procedures from the sort of people politicians actually listen to.

I completely agree with this, but at the same time I paid for Global Entry. It feels ok to me since it's really a government program that helps with a government requirement.

I find CLEAR offensive because of the way it blurs public/private boundaries.

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