[DLfromthedesert]

Oh, so we militarize our airports. So I have to be subjected to be searched by the military every time I want to get on a plane. What about "posse comitatus"? I guess we do away with that. Gee, maybe the military can protect our "a$$es" when we want to go to the mall, or the beach, or walk down the street.

[RightRules]

You don't have to agree with me, DL... this IS 'merica. I'm not sure I understand what you're whining about. Sounds like you're more in favor of the status quo: no security. You'd rather have your luggage a) not checked at all; or, b) checked by some $6/hour grunt who doesn't speak english and welcomes the opportunity to steal something from your luggage.

In this household, we have to fly frequently. I don't really like it, but, I would much rather be inconvenienced and subjected to scrutiny than to have myself or a member of my family turned to ash because some nut case decides to take over the plane and fly it into a building. And I would much rather that search was conducted by law enforcement or the military than some goof trying to pretend they have some sort of authority and expertise.

Because this country is free (and its borders are much more free and open than they should be), we have no choice than to make concessions to keep these kooks from killing thousands of people with such ease. If that steps on your toes, I guess there's Greyhound.