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From: Rich <rich@example.invalid>
Newsgroups: comp.os.linux.misc
Subject: Re: Remember "Bit-Slice" Chips ?
Date: Thu, 19 Dec 2024 19:35:46 -0000 (UTC)
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The Natural Philosopher <tnp@invalid.invalid> wrote:
> On 19/12/2024 16:28, Rich wrote:
>> D <nospam@example.net> wrote:
>>> I have contemplated ditching planes for trains, but I don't think the
>>> result would be much better.  Perhaps less security theater?
>> 
>> Here in the US, what little "train service" we have has zero security
>> theater.  You arrive, walk in with your luggage rolling behind you, and
>> no one checks you over, pats you down, feels you up, or otherwise does
>> anything "security check" wise.  You show your ticket at the counter
>> (to prove you purchased a ticket), go sit and wait, walk out to the
>> train with your luggage when it is time, and climb aboard.
>> 
> Pretty much the same in Europe except you may need to show passports 
> when crossing some national boundaries.

Assuming any of the "train routes" the US does have enter either Mexico 
or Canada, I'd assume we would have to do the same here.  But within 
the lower 48, there's no "state border checkpoints" between states.