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No, but the airlines can just not sell you the ticket.

This just pushes the watchlist into the private sector. Airlines who fly persons A, or B, or C will be subject to additional insurance premium X. So guess what will happen? Just as bars, and restaurants have a list of people they don't let in anymore, the same will manifest itself with airlines. As soon as you present your ID, you'll be turned away by the airline's computer.

This is kind of the issue, the Constitution only really protects you from the government.




> the Constitution only really protects you from the government.

And that is why it's important to have those checks and balances, make sure they are followed, and enforced by the law. If the government wants to place you on a no-fly list then they should have a good reason why with evidence to back that reasoning.




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