Airport security in America is a sham—“security theater”

But do you feel safer Crabtown? That seems to be more important than the real facts.

I flew out of Buffalo this last week. Usually after I arrive at the airport I take my pocketknife out and put it in my checked bags. Yes I always carry a pocket knife and always check a bag so I won't have to leave it at home. If I have to explain why then you won't understand anyway.

But I forgot

I had already checked my bag and walked up to the security check point when I realized the offending item was still in my possession. It was to late to go back and get my bag so I just went with it. I figured I was about to loose the knife and was already practicing my shock and surprised look that I forgot that was in there.

I actually took the knife out and placed it in the basket with my keys, wallet and change.

I was handed my stuff back and boarded the plane without incident, the knife safely back in my pocket.

 

It will contginue to be a sham until sophisticated profiling techniques are routinely used as part of airport check in.

 

Confiscating pocket knives with 2" blades is akin to searching 78 year old grandmothers and looking the other way while 35 year old arab males are ignored in the name of political correctness.

Who is carrying the knife is far more important than the knife itself.

 

You're right. I think it will take another major disaster or two for it to sink in that we are too politically correct.

We could take lessons from El Al.

http://www.boston.com/news/globe/ed...6/08/23/what_israeli_security_could_teach_us/