Originally Posted by PatrickHenry1775
Regarding our porous borders, illegal aliens/terrorists can cross into U.S. They buy supplies to make TATP, the explosive used in the London bombings, and nails/other shrapnel. They walk up to checkpoints, detonate the explosives, and make Richard Reid look like a piker.
TATP is overrated. Yes, it's easy to make. Yes, it's a quick detonator. It's also very unstable. In other words, it's a lot like lighting a short fuse in the middle of a rainstorm. It'll work, but you have to stay on top of it to make sure it detonates. It would be effective in self-detonation at a crowded checkpoint. It wouldn't for actually getting aboard a plane. Even if successfully smuggled aboard, it would dry up and lose its potency.
You can be afraid if you wish. A little knowledge goes a long way, friend.