1. United States
2. Maine
3. Letter

I urge you to reject the "Abolish the TSA Act" from Senators Lee and Tuberville. Privatizing airport security puts profit over safety, risking American lives. Here’s why:Profit Drives Cost-Cutting: Private firms prioritize money, not security. They could hire undertrained staff or skimp on tech to save cash, weakening protections. The TSA, for all its flaws, answers to a safety mandate, not shareholders.Pre-9/11 Failures: Private security failed us before the TSA existed—9/11 proved it. Profit-focused firms lacked the rigor to stop hijackers. We can’t repeat that mistake with today’s threats.Less Accountability: The TSA faces public scrutiny; private companies hide behind proprietary rules. If profit leads to missed threats, who ensures justice before disaster strikes?Uneven Safety: Privatization risks a patchwork of standards. Big airports might get decent security, but smaller ones could suffer under cheap contracts. The TSA keeps it consistent nationwide.National Security Needs Federal Control: Aviation security ties to defense. The TSA links with agencies like the FBI for real-time threat response. Profit-driven firms won’t prioritize that—they chase revenue.Yes, the TSA has issues—fix them with reform, not abolition. Its 6,500 firearm stops in 2024 show it works. Don’t trade a federal shield for a corporate gamble. Oppose this bill and keep safety first.