The National Rail Passenger Service (AMTRAK), admits to relaying all personal information to the Drug Enforcement Agency, so it can profile its passengers, allowing the DEA to determine which of AMTRAK’s customers the DEA wants to search for illegal (albeit lawful and peaceful) drugs.  AMTRAK also admits to receiving a ten-percent share of the take on all civil asset forfeitures of its customers.

       Question: Would a private airline—at least before 9-1-1—or bus company treat its passengers in this fashion?

       [added 1/23/2021] >>>NOTE<<< The exact day for this event is not known.  This approximate assignment was made for sorting.  If you determine the correct date and notify Tom Caldwell at tcaldwel@quik.com—with a verifiable reference—you will get credit for clarifying history.  Look at: “Report: Amtrak Gets Cut on DEA Busts of Train-Riding Drug Couriers,” Associated Press, April 11, 2001.