Maybe that was the intent.
A few episodes of looking like panicked nutcases might either take the 'edge' off of security for an attack or to provide the media with a convenient set of images to ressurect for the next election cycle.
After all, their wonderful selves were not a priority item on the 'must save' list.
Good point....but they aren't even bringing charges against these 2 in the plane. I think that is a mistake.