It's not "we" who are fixated on airplanes. it's the TERRORISTS who are fixated on airplanes which is why "WE" have to become more security conscious.

We all know the statistics about it being more likely to be killed driving to the airport, etc, etc. But since terrorists have shown their proclivity to use airplanes for their acts, the probability numbers change from the statistical numbers.

Many airports throughout the world scan and/or search every bag that goes into checked baggage. They are spending the money and making sure that the passengers who use their facilities are safe. We should be doing the same, no matter what it costs.

To paraphrase Bush who said about education that we don't want to leave one child behind, let's not leave one passenger behind.

After September 11, I think that all airline passsengers would be willing to pay a little more for their tickets to cover the cost of the machines and the personnel needed.