Do you agree with my classmate discussion question below.

Classmate 1 Question: Airports, aircraft, and flight operations are all included in the general aviation (GA) category, which accounts for about 54 percent of all civilian aviation activity in the United States. General aviation spans a diverse variety of airports, aircraft, and flight activities. Because general aviation (GA) plays a minor but substantial part in the economy of the United States, strengthening GA security without unnecessarily slowing air commerce or restricting the freedom of travel by air remains a key obstacle. However, because of the variety of GA operations and a general lack of specific information on the danger and vulnerability of distinct GA activities, policymakers have received conflicting signals about the relative security risk presented by GA operations. While some recent high-profile breaches of GA security point to persistent vulnerabilities, and limited intelligence information suggests that terrorists may continue to be interested in using GA aircraft, it is clear that the security risk associated with GA airports, aircraft, and operations varies significantly across the United States. However, despite the fact that most general aviation aircraft are tiny and fly at a low speed, some experts believe that they may be used as a platform for a chemical, biological, radiological, or nuclear assault, which would be very dangerous. Several areas of general aviation, such as crop dusters and bigger commercial aircraft, offer more distinct dangers than others due to the unique capabilities and aircraft characteristics of these aircraft.

Classmate 2 Question: According to the TSA website, the Secure Flight program that is operated by them is "a risk-based passenger prescreening program that enhances security by identifying low and high-risk passengers before they arrive at the airport by matching their names against trusted traveler lists and watchlist". What this essentially means is that based on the name you purchased your ticket with, TSA verifies your identity and tries to see if you are at risk for committing a crime while aboard a commercial flight. For instance, many U.S airlines have placed bans on certain passengers for either unruly behavior or because they are unable to comply with federal regulations, such as no smoking on board, wearing a seatbelt, or keeping the peace while on board. However, those placed on the "no-fly" list are those who were investigated and the intelligence gathered demonstrates that the individual who will fly presents a threat of committing an act of terrorism while aboard the aircraft, on the US homeland, or any U.S interest abroad. The passenger can also be placed on the no-fly list when he/she is deemed to be a threat when it comes to engaging in an act of violence while onboard. Furthermore, the "watchlist" flags these individuals who are a threat to federal aviation. The Selectee list, on the other hand, the Selectee list means that you are subjected to additional screening prior to boarding a commercial flight. According to an article by Simply Flying, being a high risk traveler grants you to be a the Selectee list.