TSA Gabbard Episode Shows the Surveillance State Strong and Stupid as Ever by Jim Bovard | The American Conservative

"In fact, a primary purpose of Quiet Skies is to entitle federal agents to stockpile derogatory information on their targets."

"What does it take to become a Quiet Skies target? “The criteria for surveillance appear fluid. Internal agency emails show some confusion about the program’s parameters and implementation,” the Globe noted. Anyone who recently traveled to Turkey was put on the list. Passengers become suspects if they change clothes or shave while in the airport." -- James Bovard