Its very obvious that the no fly list seems to be just for show. There are, or at least were, senators and representatives on the no fly list. What really is the point in having dead people on the list, or people like Saddam Hussein, who incidentally is also now dead. The no fly list is a great idea, but it needs to have people who are a real risk to our countries safety, not just people some other people we don't like.
KEEPERS OF THE WATCH LIST: Terrorist Screening Center Marks Five Years
USA FBI Info
The once small "Start-up" now analyzes tens of thousands of encounters a year to help keep America safe.
Source: FBI Top Stories
U.S. Government Sued by ACLU Over No Fly List
Terrorist Watch List Violates Constitutional Rights When Those Barred From Flying Are Not Told Why, Says ACLU
A former Air Force officer will be one of 10 plaintiffs included in a lawsuit filed by the American Civil Liberties Union today against the U.S. Government challenging the country's no-fly list. Ref. Source 9
U.S. Muslim Travelers Warned of 'Forced Exile':
CAIR today issued an advisory to American Muslims-whether citizens, permanent residents or visa holders-warning of the risk of "forced exile" when traveling overseas or attempting to return to the United States. Muslim travelers are urged to know their legal rights if they are placed on the so-called "no-fly list." Ref. Source 2
San Diego man stranded in Bahrain after being told name appears on no-fly list:
A U.S. Citizen of Somali descent who has been stranded in Bahrain for two weeks after being told his name appears on the U.S. Government's no-fly list said Tuesday that he does not understand why he has been tagged as a suspected terrorist and is talking to U.S. Lawyers. Ref. Source 9