I don't think everyone is really thinking through the whole situation here. You are being VERY naive (sp?) to be surprised that these items are getting through security.

Until a total and complete removal of every item in your bag takes place, you can not even get close to 100%. Until we eliminate computers, electric razers, hair dryers, pens, rollon carriers, wheel chairs, canes, strollers,etc., you will not get near 100%. All of these items could hide weapons. Until we remove normal equipment from the terminal and planes (like fire extinquishers, armrests, etc), you will not have total security. While you are at it, maybe we should not allow people to wear glasses? What about a man made arm or leg? Neck brace?

If the security people tried to get 100% of the knives, the American Public will have a fit. I have gone through security 4 times since this happened. Yet, they finally took my nail clippers on 3rd one. At one airport, Montgomery, they were going through the bags of almost everyone. I KNOW it did not make a security difference, but it will make many think about bothering to fly again.

Get real folks. We can not be 100% protected. But maybe we can fight back next time. We must get on with our lives.