What did the September 11 batch of terrorists do? They exploited weaknesses in the system. If word gets out security gives old folks a free pass through security with just a cursory check, how long until some terrorist figures that out and turns his or her grandma into a mule to (try to) smuggle Bad Stuff through security? I have deeper philosophical issues with the whole security thing in general and believe that with the exception of checking for explosives that TSA is a waste of time and money, but I think scrutinizing everyone--regardless of the perceived threat they pose--is essential. ----- Original Message ----- From: <damiross2@xxxxxxxxx> To: <AIRLINE@xxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxx> Sent: Monday, June 02, 2003 4:19 PM Subject: Re: No Impact on Security, Passenger Wait Times as TSA Reduces Screener Jobs... > Put it this way: Does it make sense to give extra attention to an 80 year old > woman than younger man with a a beard and dark skin? Does it make sense to pay > extra attention to a 3 year old child than a man of any background? > > One thing that has gone away in this country is common sense. It's been > replaced by political correctness. And PC never did anything good.