If only it were as innocuous as monetization. This is far more nefarious. Submit to their background checks and no more hassle. Just give up your privacy in exchange for more security theater.

Naw, it's just so the 'right people' don't have to put up with the hassle that the rest of the rabble do.

They've already long since taken your privacy.

Now the TSA is making money off of the it's own incompetence.

The $100 is for a background check. I doubt the TSA makes much money off of that.

Hrm; I read that as "Oh ho - so the TSA strategy comes to light, _molestation_ plans are implemented"

Phase 1: Scan underpants

Phase 2: ????

Phase 3: Profit!