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TSA allowing passengers to keep shoes on (www.npr.org)

submitted 22 hours ago by jay@beehaw.org to c/usnews@beehaw.org

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cross-posted from: https://beehaw.org/post/20996269

I flew out of Denver on Monday and was told I didn’t have to take off my shoes.

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[–] remington@beehaw.org 12 points 22 hours ago

Overall, the TSA is unnecessary because it has been shown over and over again that it is ineffective at stopping terrorism (bombing, hijacking, etc.).

It may provide some peace of mind for the general public but that is all.