what the fuck extra checks and scrutiny could they possibly need? They already go through an x-ray machine and get molested before we get on the plane, "real ID" or not.

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kube-system 5 hours ago | parent [-]

There are more criteria to get through security than "not carrying prohibited items". Several of those are dependent on identity, which is why they verify identity.

	▲	AngryData 3 hours ago \| parent [-]
		It seems to me that all those other consideration only matter for international travel, while for domestic travel its an obvious waste of time from every angle.