[muir_redwoods]

In a free country private companies like airlines can make any agreement with a governmental authority they wish. If Delta or United agrees to allow governmental authorities to prescreen passengers, and you object, fly on an airline that doesn't, if you can find one. Or buy your own plane, or car or walk. Freedom isn't license

[This Just In]

My sentiments exactly.

Though I would agree that we, as American citizens, should have the freedom to travel without having to carry papers, I do not object to the requirements that international airports/airlines demand in proving ones identification.

Furthermore, we are in American, not India, or Africa. The politics and civil liberties Ghandi was addressing is not the same as the issues facing American's in regards to national security. If they wish to follow in Ghandi's footprints, relocate.

[Mulder]

fly on an airline that doesn't, if you can find one

The airlines are quasi-goverment run today.

If one of the airline companies announced a policy to allowed Americans to fly armed tomorrow, you'll find out just how "free" the companies are.