Security Theater
Airborne and Parched 08.11.06
The decision to ban liquids from all commercial air travel strenghtens my ambition to buy my own jet. I think that would be cheaper than buying all new lotions and tinctures after every flight.
# Crypto-Gram: September 30, 2001 Link
Schneier's early thoughts on "security theater" and other issues raised in the aftermath of 9/11.
# What the Terrorists Want Link
Bruce Schneier's deft take on the terror threat, with fascinating links debunking the liquid-bomb concept.
# "Wait, Aren't You Scared?" Link
The Kung-Fu-Licious John Rogers does it again, skewering the frenzy around the recent bombing plot arrested in Britain.
# Ask the pilot: the costs of security theater Link
Salon's Ask the Pilot is an informative, articulate look at air travel from an experienced insider.
# Focus on Terrorists, Not Tactics Link
A great post on why the knee-jerk decision to ban fluids is stupid and short-sighted.
# If the liquid could be explosive, why are you dumping it in a crowd? Link
"Beats me, but somehow it makes us feel safer."
# Ask the pilot: Security theater, fearmongering, politics, t-shirts Link
Salon's Patrick Smith evaluates evidence that the most recent security theater developments came from exaggerated accounts – and other topics in air travel.
# U.S. Relaxes Air Travel Restrictions Link
The TSA indefinitely, provisionally allows us to bring certain liquids aboard our flights, if we bought them in the airport. It's a step.
# Dangerous Containers Link
Dilbert's Scott Adams fails to smuggle three ounces of nothing on a plane.
# Thanksgiving rush + TSA security theater = Perfect Storm Link
Patrick Smith gets it said about how ridiculous the TSA is.
# And You Thought Snow Globes Were Harmless Decorations Link
If so, you'd have been wrong. They're banned from traveling inside an airplane's passenger compartment. Just further evidence the TSA is more concerned with theater than security.
# Ask the pilot says TSA may sell ad space at security checkpoints Link
And what company would want to be associated with this hell?
# FedEx refuses shipment of made-up stuff, empty cans Link
All I'm saying is, it would be very fun to buy some made-up stuff.
Grace on Security Theater 02.23.07
A scene from this morning...
# The Ask the Pilot pilot on the state of the TSA Link
Yet another gag-inducing look at the idiocy that pervades airport screenings.
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