[null and void]

I avoid it whenever possible.

I prefer being secure in my person, house, papers, and effects against unreasonable search and seizure.

Just out of curiosity, have you ever seen a middle eastern looking male between 18 and 35 being searched?

In terms of percentages would they be more or less likely to be searched than, say a 93 year old woman in a wheelchair?

In your estimation which is more likely to be involved in a hijacking?

Does the TSA search really make you feel more secure?

[sandlady]

Yes, I have seen middle eastern looking men searched-at the same time I was being searched. I think you might not be thinking ahead in the "game" if you think the bad guys wouldn't ever change their "game plan." Besides, you would be the first to throw it their faces if TSA/airlines let a copy cat or other crazy kook get through--you know you would. :)

[sandlady]

Does the TSA search really make you feel more secure?

Somewhat. What I personally feel doesn't really matter anyway. People as a whole expected the government and the airlines to do "something" after 9/11. If you choose to not fly for the reasons you state then, in my opinion, you're helping the terrorists do what they set out to do-destroy the economy of the US.