The paranoia continues to spread .... If you read more on FT and in other places, you'll see that many people slip things into their pocket to avoid the possible confiscation of their property (part of the reason the screening lacks effectiveness, and irradiating all passengers doesn't address it as there are still anamolies - really a body cavity search is the only answer and I'll pass, thanks!)

I'm curious what you think the value of taking that bottle and putting it through an x-ray machine that cannot detect anything of the contents really is? What did that accomplish? NOTHING different from walking through the WTMD with it in the back pocket ... if you see something that truly can be a threat, eg a GUN behind security, go ahead and mention it but take your general paranoia elsewhere.

Despite what they want you to believe, it is extremely unlikely the bogey man got in line ahead of you. Are they out there, sure - but you're still much more likely to be in a car accident or have a heart attack than run into a terrorist at your local airport. (and your recognizing them as such is even less likely)