[MarkL]

The more I think about it, the less optimistic I am that we’ll ever see something like “the Israeli method” of airport screening.

First off, I don’t know that it would be possible, given the sheer volume of US airline travelers. At least 1/2 of flyer would need to be interviewed by at least 2 people, and any discrepancies investigated. One reason that Israel can do this is that the volume of travelers is tiny, in comparison to that of the US.

And it would take very intelligent people who are highly trained, something in short supply at the TSA.

[gitmo]

The more I think about it, the less optimistic I am that we’ll ever see something like “the Israeli method” of airport screening.

Only after a lot more blood is spilled.