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Except for the fact that the TSA does not have computer terminals to swipe credentials in the first place. Aside from that, even if the pilot has not been recently fired, does not mean he couldn't still be trying something. The FedEx case is a perfect example. He was still actively employed by FedEx. And he did smuggle weapons on board (no security for cargo crews).

Beyond that I think you and I pretty well agree. I do think profiling is more of the answer, and I think since people see what has happened now, they might not be so upset about profiling. But even that doesn't always work. The underwear bomber is a perfect example. He changed planes in Amsterdam. For those not familiar, the gates at AMS for flights outside of the European Union each have their own security checkpoint, and profilers with computes checking each person's credentials as they walk through. He sailed right past these guys.