was in line at the airport when a man about my age who looks Indian was told he was selected for a random bag check. I looked at the guy and I did not believe that it was totally random.
This started me thinking about my own
profile. I realized there are things that work for me and against me if you were trying to profile me as a terrorist. Here are the things you would see when you look at me on paper.
Risk FactorsSingle Male
Age 24-34
Lives Alone
Traveling Alone
Positive FactorsPurchased Ticket more then 120 days in advance
Purchased with credit card in my name
White
I do not think I would ever be profiled as a terrorist. I think that a lot of people put stock only in that last tidbit. I do not I would think the next terrorist attack will come from people who we do not expect. It is just something to think about.
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