[yatros from flatwater]

I would say that the utility of screening procedures in any setting is totally dependent upon their statistical predictive value, would you agree?

[phxaz]

"I would say that the utility of screening procedures in any setting is totally dependent upon their statistical predictive value, would you agree? ."

totally? no. see how directly and clearly i answered your question? let me ask mine again: do you think infirm elderly should be exempt from security checks?