TSA rules seem just a money grab

The recommendations outlined in the Daily Herald's May 26 editorial about the TSA may have some validity; however, it is disturbing to me that the TSA process for obtaining a pre-check approval is not only expensive and time consuming, I fail to see how it significantly enhances the process.

It truly seems more like a money grab. The fact that you have to renew every five years at another cost of $85 or likely more is ridiculous. Would the person have suddenly become a more serious security risk? And if so, wouldn't the TSA have canceled their pre-approval? It simply doesn't pass the smell test.

Up until just recently, I was always pre-approved. Why? Because for over 50 years, I flew over a million miles and never had a problem. Now I'm deemed a risk and must submit to an $85 charge and fingerprinting - plus, I'm sure a background check.

I am certainly not alone in this charade. This will not improve security and will have little effect on long lines, as casual travelers won't buy the precheck pass.

The best security mechanism is prior travel and destinations experience. This is information the airlines have and in fact have used for the past 15 years. Once again, it has been proven.

Government simply can't do much right.

Richard Francke

Bartlett