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TSA is a big reason for the chaos.
I just had a very eye opening trip to Japan and back and their airport security is very simple and quick. The TSA agent at security checking ID is replaced with an a turnstile where you scan your boarding pass. That equivalent employee is instead at one of a dozen baggage scanners moving that line through much quicker. Everything is is run through metal detectors instead of mmWave machines where TSA gets to examine your nude body. It literally took me less than 5 minutes to get through. Meanwhile on my layover in Honolulu, the "10 minute" security line had over a hundred people trying to get through a single body scanner and wasn't budging an inch.
Furthermore, the gate waiting area had tons of couches and other padded seating, tons of restaurants and high end shops, food court areas, smoking lounges, shower rooms, etc. Airports and airport security in this country is a fucking joke.
Let’s just stop using planes entirely and go back to trains.
Deal
I'm afraid the Transatlantic Express is going to be sub-par.
But the journey would be incredible
You could even go as far as saying it would be a fantastic voyage
An odyssey, if you will
Have you ever been on a Amtrak before? Its a joke too. You might as well be advocating that we all use transporter technology instead. Furthermore, how do you cross an ocean on a train?
You should try a train in Europe sometime, they're better than flying.
I'd love to but this guy thinks airplanes shouldn't exist and I can't afford to waste 6 weeks of vacation on a boat ride to Europe.
I did ride the bullet train and local trains all over Tokyo and Osaka and agree they're fantastic, cheap, and efficient. That's a goal to strive for. "Airplanes shouldn't exist" is nonsense and counterproductive to progress.
I've been on many European trains, and an Amtrak or two. Amtrak stations are crap compared to anything in Europe, but the train itself was nice. It had thickly padded seats and lots of room compared to what I usually see in Europe.
How am I going to get to Europe by train to try one?
You cross an ocean on a boat. I’m not talking crappy American stuff I mean public transportation from first world countries.
First world countries with good public transportation use airplanes too, so I'm not sure where you're sourcing your ideas from. Transporter technology is clearly the better option.
Oh I’m sorry, your opinions have sources? Please list them to continue the conversation.
Please point out where I "asked you for a source." I stated I don't know where you're getting your ideas from because your grand vision only exists in a mythical fantasyland not anywhere on this planet.
This idea also doesn't accomplish anything other than making people write your opinions off entirely since it makes little sense and would bring harm to tons of people with zero benefits.
You asked me where I’m sourcing my ideas from. And so I would like to know where you’re sourcing your ideas from. Supply that and we can continue the conversation otherwise there is no point in continuing the conversation, now that you’re bringing up “sources”
Literally nowhere did I ask you for a source and the fact that you're ignoring my request to quote me asking that just proves that you know I'm right.
Now you want to derail the discussion because you know your idea makes no sense, so you want to avoid discussing it any further. It's a nonsensical idea rooted in smugness, bitterness, and wanting to feel superior to everyone else for having "the most extreme take" just like the "FuckCars" people who think everyone should be shamed for not riding a bicycle everywhere despite that being an impossibility for most in this country.
I tagged that user as a troll months ago, and it has repeatedly proven true. Do yourself a favor and quit feeding them.
Now you’re just rambling
TGV and NightJet are amazing, in comparison to American flight. They have their issues, of course.
Yes, let me take a train from Seattle to Hawaii.
Boat
Yes, let me spend a month traveling each way for a two-week vacation.
I tagged that user as a troll months ago, and it has repeatedly proven true. Do yourself a favor and quit feeding them.
How do you tag users?
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Tagged, thanks.
I’m sorry you live in a country without proper work life balance.