It's not my article. I did however, post a useable link which does not require a subscription, unlike you.

Are you a conspiracy nut, or just a sky-is-falling type?

Imagine, law enforcement enforcing laws. Go figure. With air range incidents up by orders of magnitude, it's little wonder that something is being done.

I'd be more interested in the recent 30% increase in TSA "random screenings," which seem to be running at greater than 30%, from my own experience of late.