Should we change airport security?

Question

I feel it is more of a charade than actual security. Shouldn't just having armed sky marshalls be enough to secure our planes.

well I am not advocating completly eliminating baggage searchs, but can't we just go back to the old system. Where they were more concerned about checking for guns, real knives and pepper spray. Not your shaving kit, Pert Plus Shampoo and your magazines. My theory is to have 4 marshals for every 100 passangers so a jumbo jet like a 757 well have close to 10 marshals.

Answer 1

Perhaps the armed sky Marshall's could be part of the program....but just them? Isn't that a little like closing the gate after the horse has gotten out?

I think you still want to check/screen people "before" they get onto the plane. You would be able to catch most potential threats before getting to 20,000 feet in an enclosed metallic tube.

Answer 2

Haven't had any airport problems (in U.S.) since 9/11, so I'm guessing the security folks and procedures are serving a good purpose.

Twice, after the baggage X-ray, they've had to pull me aside to check out a mysterious object in my bags. The first time, it was a tiny nailclipper I'd forgotten to remove. They confiscated it. Oh well, it was a cheapie. Second time was because of my knack for collecting odd things... this time: a rusty horseshoe I found on a beach by the Bering Sea. No confiscation necessary, just a lot of folks saying, "Ohhh! That's what THAT was!"

Besides, I personally LOVE the idea of slipping off my shoes for part of the security check. If I had my "druthers," I'd "ruther" be required to wear only thick socks or comfy slippers EVERYWHERE in the airport. My feet love to breathe!!

Answer 3

Airport security is a joke. Anyone who is determined enough to hijack a plane will do it.

If people would stop flying using security as an excuse, it is an almost certain guarantee that the security procedures would change when the airlines started declaring bankruptcy enmass.

Answer 4

I refuse to live in a Police-State. Americans have been brainwashed by so-called authority figures into believing their civil rights are trifles to be traded in for more and more restrictive and intusive practices. Ben Franklin said is best: "He who will trade liberty for a little security deserves neither."

Answer 5

It does seem misguided and out of control.

You can't crochet on planes, as the crochet hook could be used as a weapon (so they say). Well, can you carry pens or pencils? There's every bit as dangerous.

It does seem more designed to intimidate and inconvenience innocent people than to prevent wrong-doing.

Answer 6

What are your reasons for thinking it is more of a charade than actual security?

Answer 7

No, grow up. if you don't like it, don't travel by air! Simple as that.