Originally Posted by
fishferbrains
Knowing that security requires a "multi-layer approach" , I feel the deterret effect of dog/handler teams wandering (actively seeking or not) around a terminal cannot be underestimated.
I am far more comfortable in European airports/train stations that have strolling soldiers/LEOs with AK-47s and dogs than the current rigid, invasive and predictable TSA process. Throw a metal detector with the bag screen and IMO we've reached a reasonable risk threshold.
I agree.
Oddly enough, I often read complaints from Americans about the military presence at the Marne-la-Vallée train station because they think that it 'ruins the Disney atmosphere'.
I think that it is what one is used to seeing; for those of us who travel in places around Europe and Asia it isn't unusual but I do think that it is still very unusual to many North Americans to see such a visible presence.