"As a result of the shortage, much more baggage will have to be opened at the ticket counter and either hand-searched or its contents swabbed with devices that screen for traces of explosives. Airline officials fear long lines and delayed flights when the new security measures take effect during the holidays."

So if this is so important, why isn't it happening now? Because we are chasing an arbitrarily chosen date. We're wasting billions and seeing nothing in return. Unfunded mandates from those without airline experience.

Heil Mineta!


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[This message has been edited by Spiff (edited 08-06-2002).]