MountainTrader,

I see your point, but honestly, I think you're making an assumption that they have some sort of a plan to go to. With respect I don't think that's the case. I think it's a combination of CYA and throwing money at the problem. Add in a very flaky system of bannings designed to increase confidence or at least distract people from more serious issues. That's the plan so far apparently.

I use an example in another post that I'll repeat to you by way of explanation.

We confiscate nail clippers from pilots in the concourse as a security issue. We then turn around and give these same pilots a fire ax in the cockpit. I'm not saying remove the fire ax, I'm saying that if he/she is properly ID'd and logged through then confiscating clippers is, well, just plain silly. And silliness when it comes to securing aircraft concerns me. it really should concern all of us. As FFer's we're statisticaly at way more risk than the avg ground-pounder.

Regards,
-Bouncer-