TSA's "behavior detection": is it just profiling?

The TSA is trying a new tactic called "behavior detection" at two airports. Checkpoint guards evaluate people's behavior and pull the ones who seem "low-risk" into the PreCheck fast lane. But the government itself says their methods have not been validated.

http://gimby.org/blogs/gimby-news-f...peeds-travelers-through-checkpoints-–-it-fair

 

There is no scientific evidence to support behavior detection.

TSA uses smoke and mirrors and calls it security, and not just in the behavior detection bs.

 

That's the key right there; it's all about administrative convenience for the TSA, not making screening less invasive.

Well, gee, who wouldn't want to be fingerprinted and surrender personal information in hopes of maybe sometimes being able to keep their shoes on? Sign me up!