[Pan_Yans Wife]

But, I am working under the assumption that TSA is the newest federal program that is here to stay. I do not know how to get around it. Even Sen. Harkin recently blew through the checkpoints at the airport, because of his busy schedule. Yes, it isn't fair, and no, they shouldn't search Grandma. However, even as inept as the system is, isn't it conceivable that they have thwarted some future attacks? I think it might be... at least halting the "copy-cat" type cases... the shoe bomber, etc, not to mention removing the felons from airport security.

[takenoprisoner]

Remember, the shoe bomber was already on the plane. The search did not prevent him. That's my point.