BBC asks: Isn't Data Mining Airlines a Good Thing?

Absolutely not. People should understand that the U.S. is well down the road to putting in place the Orwellian police state while (of course) fostering double-think on how it is protecting civil liberties. It amazes me that people should be so cravenly eager to shackle themselves for the illusion of safety..... under the boot of beneficent, caring, helpful, protective big brother.