Originally Posted by
ElizabethConley
This is my problem solving plan:
1. Make the airlines and airports responsible for Transportation Security.
2. Watch and learn.
That's all.
I don't have to know what the solution is in order to go about solving the problem.
The differences between me and our narcissistic leaders are:
1. I know I don't have the answer.
2. I am too ethical to claim I know the answer when I don't.
3. I know it is more effective to work with people than against them.
When the American people and the aviation industry turned to our government after 9-11 and demanded the government "solve" the "problem" of "terrorism", we were all being childish and short-sighted. It's high time we grew up.
First I want to be very clear that I am not arguing this point with you, just friendly discussion.
I don't pretend to have all the answers but I do feel strongly that what DHS/TSA is doing is very wrong.
We mere citizens don't really have the facts on how effective ETD machines are and I also question there reliability. I had a camera bag alert and I for a fact know that nothing was in, on, or around that bag that would be deemed a threat.
I do believe that ETD/ETP is the only means to detect explosive components currently available.
I am on the fence when it comes to WBI and ATR displays. I could accept those if they are MMW only and have a very low false positive rate.
The TSA already knows who we are when we buy our airline tickets. That alone allows ruling out most threats. WTMD plus ETD would bring the remaining risk to almost zero levels.
I don't have a bit of confidence in TSA's BDO program. Even if the technique is possible I don't think it can be taught in a few days as is TSA practice. The fact that TSA refuses to even discuss the program leads me to believe that have nothing positive to present. Think about it, if you could single out people with bad intentions would it be advantageous to demonstrate that capability to the public. A significant deterrent all by itself.
So I'm with you, the Airlines/Airports should be responsible for the security of their property and passengers.
Screening should not violate citizens persons unless reasonable cause can be demonstrated and documented.
Screening protocols should be effective.
TSA does none of the above.