Originally Posted by
jwillett13
These rules exists for a reason not just some sort of draconian measure dreamed up by the aristocracy. The rules in aviation are designed for your and the rest of the traveling publics safety. Much like rules about crossing the street, look both ways or else thy might be smited by the unseen vehicle. If you wanna be a rebel you first need a cause. To rebel for the mere cause of rebelling is sophomoric at best.
The airport security dog and pony show is what it is -- namely, a dog and pony show. Shoe carnival? Ineffective. War on liquids & gels rules? Ineffective and stupid. These passenger (no-fly, watch) blacklists? Ineffective and stupid. Should I continue?
There are good reasons and there are bad reasons. Guess where a lot of the recent "safety and security" measures fall? Closer to "bad reason" than "good reason".