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Originally posted by Attalus:
Yep, just another example why profiling can't work. 
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Actually, this is an exoneration of profiling. Proof that it not only works, but doesn't hinder the other parts of the process.
Those MOST likely to have terroristic "tendancies" are looked at as "more likely", but EVERYONE is still suspected and, yes, EVEN Americans can be guilty and, more important, can be caught. [img]smile.gif[/img]
I doubt many Americans are surprised by the fact that their fellow citizens can be a$%holes just like everyone else.
The US Congress members who were held up in airports didn't fit the profile...US Medal of Honor winners didn't fit the profile...elderly females didn't fit the profile...US state governors didn't fit the profile, but all were delayed during the past year under the increased security precautions. Damn right they were!
Profiling IS valid. Ignoring reason is NOT!
[ 10-06-2002, 07:51 AM: Message edited by: Ronn_Bman ]