[Izzy Dunne]

a recently released set of guidelines for assessing fines on airline passengers who violate security policies. They are part of a tough multi-layered approach to defending airports and planes from any potential terrorist threat

Hello?
Clear thinking, anyone?
Can someone explain how the fine helps to "defend the airport or plane"??

I'd be willing to bet that a terrorist, intent on hijacking the plane, is not going to care that a $300 fine will be mailed to his house in a few weeks.

Stop the knife if you have to, but don't pretend that the fine is "defending" anything...

[Nick Danger]

I'd be willing to bet that a terrorist, intent on hijacking the plane, is not going to care that a $300 fine will be mailed to his house in a few weeks.

Gee, ya think?