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TSA wants to require birthdate, gender to purchase

Started by Susan, November 29, 2007, 03:17:02 PM

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November 29, 2007, 03:17:02 PM
We need to nip this in the bud...

QuoteWASHINGTON — A government proposal to start collecting birth dates and genders of people reserving airline flights is drawing protests from major airlines and travel agencies that say it would be invasive, confusing and "useless."

The Transportation Security Administration (TSA) wants passengers to give the additional personal information — as well as their full names — so it can do more precise background checks that it says will result in fewer travelers being mistaken for terrorists. Travelers currently must provide only a last name and a first initial.

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