[Gaffer]

I don't see a problem with the (even if it is almost non-existent) profiling because it would be better than staying blind to telltale factors. Regardless of whether they can recruit nontraditionals, keeping an eye on the traditionals while also spending the resources in finding the non-traditionals would still net terrorists still trying to slip through.

During the cold war, the US was always evolving and advancing their technology, especially in ECM and radar technology. The Russians did this too, but they also never threw anything away. The low frequency radars from the 50s became the stealth hunters in the 90s. The US? They dropped much of that in the 70s and 80s.....

[Tamar1973]

I don't see a problem with the (even if it is almost non-existent) profiling because it would be better than staying blind to telltale factors.

The problem is that none of the 9-11 attackers had these "telltale factors". They were not bearded, skullcap wearing, robed folks. None of them dressed as conservative Muslims. They were dressed like regular Americans living regular lives.