Jeffrey Voight wrote in message .. .
Just to advocate on behalf of the devil for a second--

Isn't it more likely that we're upset that we can't be so cavalier in
our security procedures? ...
I recently got to fly into and out of Tel Aviv. I got to pass through
El Al security both ways. At no time did I think to myself, "Wow, this
is a lot of security. These people must really be cowardly idiots."

I've never flown El Al although a number of people I know have.
From what they tell me, I would say El Al security is efficient,
focused, and direct.

I don't think the difference is "we can't be so cavalier in our
security procedures".

I think the difference is, our "new improved" security procedures
are largely "blowing snow" which is focused on making people
*believe* that we are doing something. That is the impression
we get when they are confiscating needles from sewing kits (happened
to my boss) and screwdriver pens but apparently knives, guns, ammo,
and boxcutters still make it through on a regular basis. Then
there's the issue of how well the ground support crews are screened
(um...)

I myself wouldn't mind standing in line longer, if I felt truly
effective procedures were being implemented.

Cheers,
Sydney