"Andrew Sarangan" wrote in message
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"NW_PILOT" wrote in
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Resident aliens do not have a visa, nor do they have to do ANY extra
paperwork to get their certificate. This is exactly the kind of flawed
argument that the TSA is following.

Technically the I551 is a visa, but your main point (as you well know) is
correct. The USCIS (part of the same Deparment as the TSA!) tells us:

Rights
As a Permanent Resident you have most of the rights of a United States
Citizen but there are some exceptions.

Rights
To live permanently in the United States provided you do not commit any
actions that would make you removable (deportable) under the immigration law
(section 237, Immigration and Nationality Act).
To be employed in the United States at any legal work of your qualification
and choosing.
To be protected by all of the laws of the United States, your state of
residence and local jurisdictions.
To vote in local elections where United States Citizenship is not required.
Click here for more details on voting.

Exceptions
Some jobs will be limited to United States Citizens because of security
concerns.
You may not vote in elections limited to United States Citizens. Click here
for more details on voting.

-- David Brooks