[FlyVet]

I expect that every American airport will now look and operate like an Israeli airport. It will happen.

And why not? In my travels to Europe, I wasn't disturbed by seeing well-disciplined policemen carrying submachineguns in the airports. I found it rather comforting, actually. It's time for complacent USA to wake up. Apparently these terrorists don't understand what happens to Americans when they do things like this. Patriotism and resolve are on their way back.....

[masadaman]

Likely access to the four hijacked planes was by food service personnel and their virtual unfettered freedom. Many are undocumented immigrants. They could have placed key weapons on board and passenger security would be effectively and easily compromised. No doubt the FBI, etc. are now examining passenger lists as well as service company payrolls. Yet 8-10 men with fake ID, four of whom could drive a 757 (same cockpit as 767)could manage this triage.