A couple of observations -
1) I think as time goes on we will get back to normal.

2) We think its ludicrous to check the little old lady with a walker. I bet if in some case the lady was used to smuggle something on board - everyone would be yelling "Those idiots they should check everone." The security folks are in somewhat of a can't win situation.

3) The whole atmosphere has changed. It will be a lot harder to take over the next plane since the dynamics of dealing with those folks has changed.

4) With all the hassles involved flying is a) the safest way to go b) the fastest way to go if you are traveling more than 300 miles

5) A good grope every now and then, while not justified, is in fact just part of the equation now.

I've read several lines on FT about people who feel indignant that certain events have happened to them. Fine. In the grand scheme of things -- someone holding you up by pulling you out of a line -- checking you over more carefully than you think they should -- or whatever -- it's a part of what happens now.

When I compare what I must pay, not only $$$ but the irratations and what I recieve -- traveling for either work or pleasure through it all, I still come out far ahead.

A little bit of common sense and a large dash of a sense of humor helps.

That's my $.02.

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TANSTAAFL - but if you work it right, FF miles comes pretty close.