I fly, but only a couple of times a year, and I see the same people at security as I see working in Mickey D's. Apparently, they arent high paying jobs.
All in all, we really could be doing a lot better at security in the ports, airports, and borders, but we're not, and one day there will be hell to pay, my friends.
They're union jobs. Can't fire people for being lazy, inept, or downright stupid.
Good thing the Coast Guard has higher standards.