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I almost hesitate to mention this, after what Daniel Solove did the last time I mentioned a TSA toy, but an outfit called Water Cooler Games has released a game for Nokia cell phones called Airport Insecurity.
The developers call the game "a mobile game about inconvenience and the tradeoffs between security and rights in American airports. Players are encouraged to try their current travel itinerary while in line at security."
It's unclear exactly what you have to do, but it looks like its a game about being good at standing in line at 138 airports. It has three play modes: Arcade, Practice, and Endless Queue.
It costs $3.99.
If prefer hardware to software, for $10, you can buy a badge that identifies you as a flier who would fight back against airline hijackers, just as the passengers of Flight 93 did, possibly sparing the Capitol or the White House from destruction.
The group is called Sky Posse, which says the badges are a "means of demonstrating a visible symbol that you are one American who will fight back."
Now, I appreciate the sentiment, but I wonder if it might not be better for citizen air marshals (and hopefully we've all learned that lesson) not to advertise their intentions?
(Tip of the badge to Bruce Schneier).
I have no idea if wearing such a badge while playing Airline Insecurity will help or hurt your score, but you should find out.
Posted by Ryan Singel at November 13, 2005 09:34 PM
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We hope to make a difference. I think we would all agree that there are holes in the current efforts. Unfortunately, Air Marshalls are not on very many flights. Our message is simple.
Neighborhood Watch for the Sky
Visibility
Deterrence
Responsibility
We can never forget the heroes who died on 9/11. In the spirit of the heroes of Flight 93 who fought back, Sky Posse is a means of demonstrating a visible symbol that you are one American who will fight back.
The key benefit we collectively deliver is deterrence. The existence, growth and visible presence of Sky Posse on planes and in airports will be a powerful deterrent to anyone planning a 9/11 style attack.
TSA, airline crews, the government and many others are focused on air safety. Unfortunately, the chaos caused by acts of terrorism can not be controlled or resolved by central government. We are all responsible for airline safety. It is a team effort and you can help.
Please consider joining and tell a friend.
Posted by: Jim Walker at November 15, 2005 05:38 AM
I could fight back a lot better if I was allowed to take my pistol (I'd even buy/carry frangible ammo for safety) and knives (I carry two) onto the airplane instead of being disarmed.
I try not to fly.
Posted by: CJ at November 17, 2005 09:52 AM
Victim disarmament gets no-one good anywhere, whilst letting the bad guys (terrorists and government alike) do as they see fit. It leaves the two sides holding all the cards, while we just have to try to be lucky not to get stomped on by either side.
Posted by: anon cowards at November 20, 2005 06:50 AM