Seems to me Spiff is right on top of it, understanding the complete waste of resources this charade is.

Over 60,000 people have been killed in car accidents in this country since September 11, 2001.

Where is the outrage? Where is the multi-billion dollar government program? Where is the refusal to let anyone drive who has heard the word "alcohol"?

You folks have no idea about appropriate response, about risk analysis, about cause and effect, about probabality. But you sure do love to tell the rest of us how important you are!

I would much rather fly frequently with the knowledge that I have a .001% chance of being in a terrorist incident, than fly with the knowledge that I have a .001% chance of being in a terrorist incident and also be harassed, groped, and ridiculed by a bunch of incompetent goons.

Hey guys, go get a real job flippin' burgers. It's more honest.