I, for one, don’t think we are trying to catch anyone.I believe this whole thing is a CYA response to intelligence reports of an increased threat level. Why else would they start this enhanced security just days before the busiest travel season of the year? They say it is in response to the Xmas day bomber, but if that were true, why did they wait almost a year? I am convinced they have learned of a new threat and are afraid to panic the public. The only other plausible explanation would be revenge for the election debacle they suffered. Take your pick.
They have a few incidents, few and far between, but nonetheless.
SUBCONTRACT ALL OF OUR AIRLINE SECURITY TO THE ISRAELIES AND DISBAND THE WORTHLESS TSA.
I am not Jewish, but I have been through Israel four times on business and it was the SAFEST I ever felt on an airline.
And if their security measures p-ss off somebody - tough. Their measures are targeted, and aimed at the people they should be, not everyone.