Checkpoints and Borders Policy Debate - Terrorist Threats to Commercial Aviation: A Contemporary Assessment

Report from Combating Terrorism Center (at West Point)

http://www.ctc.usma.edu/posts/terrorist-threats-to-commercial-aviation-a-contemporary-assessment

Excellent article! Too bad no one at the TSA will read and take heed.

there are significant vulnerabilities in this approach,[4] which has proven notably unsuccessful at stopping members of street gangs from gaining employment and carrying out criminal activities such as narcotrafficking, baggage theft, and prostitution at airports nationwide.

Fills you with confidence :(