Say that to the families of the dead of Pan Am 103, who have been clamoring for x-raying checked baggs for years.

Or just wait until it happens again, and I'll bring this thread to the top so you can say it to the actual next family who loses a loved one.

Yes thousands die every day.

20 in a bus crash but not because the driver didn't bother to check anything

2 in a murder but not because the victim didn't bother to check anything

10 in a fire but not because the landlord didn't bother to check the fire escape

Those that will die in the next airplane terrorist incident will perish because the airlines and people like you thought thorough checks were too much trouble. Too much for who? Not the families of the dead.

[This message has been edited by NJDavid (edited 11-04-2001).]