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_pghu on Nov 17, 2012 | parent | context | favorite | on: Maker of Airport Body Scanners Suspected of Falsif...

You're correct in that it wouldn't help the deficit, but it sure would reduce the cost of airplane tickets (the TSA is funded through a $5 per segment "September 11 Security Fee" added to each ticket.)

wonderzombie on Nov 17, 2012 [–]

I'm pretty sure the airlines would just keep prices as they are and pocket the extra $5 per ticket. :)

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