Originally Posted by Snoopy
And why would one entrust a "right" to entities that are as irresponsible as airlines?

Airlines are not running TSA, at least with respect to flights within the U.S. My understanding is that the national government in Washington, D.C. insists on additional "security measures" at some European airports, including CDG, for flights into the United States.
Don't bring a knife to a gunfight.