Hey, 85 bucks is a small price to pay to keep the TSA from squeezing your package

It would appear that security is taking a back seat to profit, as the Transportation Security Administration -- one of the most mis-named agencies out there -- is willing to let you pay $85 to keep the TSA from feeling you up at airports. A program that used to be restricted to certain frequent fliers now is open to anybody willing to pay to keep the TSA from grabbing their junk:

Under the Transportation Security Administration's Precheck program, only travelers who were members of the frequent flyer programs of some air carriers were eligible for expedited screening. On Friday, TSA Administrator John Pistole said beginning later this year U.S. citizens will be able to enroll online or visit an enrollment site to provide identification, fingerprints and an $85 enrollment fee.

Great, you can now just pay the government not to conduct an illegal search. This should turn out fine. Now, instead of simply favoring terrorists who fly a lot, the TSA is willing to give a pass to terrorists with 85 bucks. Meanwhile, nothing in the security kabuki that is the TSA makes anyone any safer while flying. Keep giving up your freedoms, people. I'm sure it will turn out fine.