Originally Posted by bocastephen

Whether the bombing plot was real or not (who knows), the real issue is whether or not it was realistic. More than sufficient evidence exists from almost all scientific sources without a right-wing political agenda to promote, that the alleged plot was simply impossible to pull off as advertised.

Whether or not they are guilty of conspiracy is for a court of law to decide - but whether our liquids and toothpaste should continue being restricted is a matter of fact - they should not be.

There is still NOTHING to prevent someone from pre-mixing an explosive chemical compound and filling multiple 3.4oz containers with it, then combining them onboard for detonation. There is also NOTHING to prevent someone from forming a plastic explosive into the shape of any common item, like the sole of a shoe, and running it through the x-ray belt in their carry-on without it being detected.

NO risk has been mitigated by the liquid ban - in fact, the TSA continues to demonstrate that we are as equally at risk from explosive or chemical attack now than we were before the agency were created.