That's exactly right. How else could "Security" allow a guy with seven knives, a stun-gun, and Mace through the detectors at ORD? I find this "enhanced" level of security just another inconvenience that has to be dealt with.

I flew through SFO and LAX last week, and something in my shoes set off the metal detectors. I had to run my shoes through separately, that is, after the security personnel debated whether it would be OK for me to go back through the metal detector to put my shoes through the x-ray machine.


You have to remeber, the gov't and airlines have to be seen to be doing something. Doesn't matter if it's the wrong thing or not. This isn't about security, it's about perception of security.

Regards,
-Bouncer- [/B][/QUOTE]