Agreed! However, by focusing myopically on non-credible threats and using policies of harassment instead of scientifically-sound threat mitigation, we actually make it easier for the terrorists, not harder.

If a terrorist wants to bring explosives on board, he/she can do it very, very easily, thanks to the current policies of harassment.

1)Put explosive up butt (in protective container) or in your underwear.

2)In laptop place: one small blasting cap. Place it near the densest components (like a transformer) and try to make it look like a capacitor or resistor, or possibly a diode.

3)Make sure your BP doesn't have SSSS printed on it. If it does, don't worry, they probably won't find anything, but make sure that you did not handle the explosive yourself, if at all possible. Dress appropriately. Don't wear anything that does alarms the WTMD. Take offf your shoes, since that is the only place explosives can possibly be hidden and clear security.

4)On the plane, or better yet in the airside bathroom, "unpack". In addition to the blasting cap and explosive, you'll need some wire (from laptop power bus) and a voltage source (bathroom, lights, ife, DC power port, etc.) If you're willing to go down with the ship, just wait until you're alone or go to the bathroom. Boom.

Why is this so easy? Because the TSA thinks that harassment = deterrent. It's no deterrent. It's a bloody joke, one that should get the leaders of the TSA thrown into the brig or deported to North Korea.