Originally Posted by
camerawork
In this case I don't question the source. I've been involved in the meetings and had to aid in a problem with an international event. There was no "conjecture or swank", merely action.
See my edit where I explain my point in more detail. You should question your source. I don't doubt that they believe what they are telling you, but they aren't unbiased.
Originally Posted by
camerawork
Anyone who thinks we don't need reasonable security is too stupid to leave home alone, let alone travel.
If airport security is that important, that's all the more reason that the government should be removed from it.