I don't really care whether they check IDs or not (did not stop 9/11 *******). In the end I think it is more of a revenue enhancement measure for airlines rather than a security enhancement.

I was however delighted to hear that all those contractors who check ID at OAK and SFO will be terminated. Not only are they incompetent but the vast majority are downright rude and from all appearances they won't want or be capable of taking a job lifting heavy luggage after it has been screened. Good riddance - and good luck in your next line of work, which hopefully doesn't have a customer service component.