I agree totally with the flowerchild. Security is absolutely pathetic now. I have had the pleasure of being searched on 6 of my 13 flights since 9/11. I guess I fit the profile of a terrorist (20 something white guy from Texas).

My latest favorite was the confiscation of a toy airplane at IAD before I could get through security (nevermind this toy made it through AMS and LHR security with no incident).

And one more thing.... why are we wasting the money on the National Guard at the airports? Its one thing if they are there to help our non-english speaking screeners commmunicate and pick out my lethal tweezers and razors, but they do NOTHING but stand there and try to look tough.