[StarFan]

However, I firmly believe that there are cells in this country made up of average-appearing Americans, much like John Walker and Richard Reid.

You mean like the average looking American today in the SF airport? These people are highy sophisticated and we must never ever forget that.

[Roy Tucker]

Judging by their photos, neither of them was average-looking and Reid was stopped because he was acting in a very agitated manner when questioned. The fact that the next day he was allowed to board the same flight speaks more to the stupidity of the security control people than it does about his looks.