Originally Posted by gofast

While the proposed Airport Snoop Squads might provide an entertaining acronym, I will agree that it's a little too Orwellian for my taste. I also have to say that while the danger of an attack is the agenda justification du-jour, the reality and seriousness of the threat can't be overstated. Consider the following, and tell us if your individual will to maintain your way of life makes any difference to a whack-job bent on martyrdom:

"The real matter is the extinction of America, and God willing, it will fall to the ground."
—Mullah Mohammed Omar, Taliban leader

"We are not fighting so that you will offer us something. We are fighting to eliminate you."
—Hussein Massawi, former Hezbollah leader

Yes, the overwhelming odds are that you will not have to encounter a nut case like these guys, but you can be certain they want to encounter you.