Originally Posted by
phoenix 23684
Ok, Please remember a simple fact that the system before 9/11 worked just fine. The terrorists simply used items that were previously allowed, box cutters, and yes yes they said the had bombs, but I don't ever recall them finding such evidence.
So the TSA is false security for a threat that does not exist, or very unlikely for that matter. Terrorists are not dumb, they understand that even with assault rifles they will likely get jumped on if even thinking about going to the cockpit in an aircraft. They knew that the mentality back then was that cooperation was the key to success and they capitalized on that thought process, plus the use of fear, nothing else.
This is the exact reply that I give to any friends or family that ask if I'm ever scared of a terrorist when I'm flying. The short answer is, Hell no!!!
The TSA is a frickin facade!! A waste of tax payer money. They are there to hassle normal people so that they can feel all warm and fuzzy thinking that no terrorist can get through. People are stupid. If a terrorist wanted to get through to my plane, they wouldn't be trying to go through the TSA. Why would they when there are easier ways to get through.
The TSA is nothing more than a show for the public. Hassle the grandma and let the suspicious arab man go through, just so they don't get blamed for profiling. Profiling works great. Look at Israel. It's worked great for them for years. Wake up america