re: #81 Gang of One

Sinister,

This guy got through Holland’s security. But he was on a no-fly list which should have meant everyone involved be on the same page; we were not. I see your point, though.

Oh, I agree, Gang, that it would be nice if all the lists and databases used in the hundreds of major airports around the world were perfectly replicated and up to date. My experience with databases and the people who enter data into them suggests to me, however, that this is an ideal that will never be met. And correct me if I’m wrong, but my understanding is that this individual was on neither the “no-fly” list nor the “selectee” list (which would lead to additional screening). He was on the NCTC’s 550,000-person TIDE list, which is not directly used (or intended to be used) for air passenger screening.