Originally Posted by
AngryMiller
Well, the blast radius for a common grenade is around 5M. Don't know what a suicide vest will do, but suspect that the blast radius might be significantly higher so it really won't matter if the TSO discovers a bomb vest wearing individual or is in the general area when one goes off.
As to the life expectancy of the TSO who discovers a bomb vest wearing terrorist, well, that late car payment isn't high on his list of immediate concerns.
That exact point has been brought up to TSA management before. When ever a "Puffer" alarmed, I was always waiting to see someone inside smiling while holding a remote control.