Originally Posted by
ioto1902
Well, people with bad intentions may not steal something, but they may be tempted to bring something inside. Like germs.
Imagine the mess. Flights grounded due to lack of meals ...
Oh sure, that's very important ioto, you're absolutely right.
But a stringent check prior to any entry - which I would like to think happens routinely - can give the necessary protection.
My comments related more to the impression given by EK that they're operating some sort of space research laboratory, or top-secret military installation ; when it's actually just a big kitchen and washing-up warehouse.