Slashdot Mirror
Flying Faster Without ID
jjh37997 writes "A Homeland Security's privacy advisory committee member finds that flying without a photo ID is actually faster than traveling with proper identification. According to Wired the committee member, Jim Harper, accepted a bet from civil liberties rabble-rouser John Gilmore to test whether he could actually fly without showing identification. He found that traveling without ID allowed him to bypass the long security lines at San Francisco's International Airport, and get in faster than if he had provided his driver's license."
.... and it is important for you to perpetuate the stereotype that all Republicans that believe in God are cowards?
I'm sorry, but I don't understand why parent (my comment) was modded "offtopic".
The grandparent comment stated that sometimes he wanted to post anonymously because he's a Republican that believes in God. Presumably, his point was that, that is something that culd bring him ridicule in this (or smoe other) forum.
My reply was simply trying to make the point that: when you post unpopular views anonymously, all it does it reinforce the negative view people have of those who hold those views. People are far more likely to write you off as being gutless or a troll.
On the other hand, if you really feel strongly about your views, that is exactly why you SHOULD stand up for them in a forum where they are unpopular.
Maybe I was being glib, but I was certainly trying to make a point relevant to the thread. Hiding behind anonymity will only add to the negative perception of a post that expresses an unpopular view.