Holes in the airport security net

Washington Times ^ | 11/21/01 | Martin Gross

[kattracks]

But a close examination of the 79-page document reveals large holes in security that Congress should look at again shortly. The bill also needs more definition on several cloudy fronts.

What the bill does well is establish a federal staff of 28,000 screeners whose higher salaries and benefits will attract better personnel. It also establishes an undersecretary of transportation for security, which ensures

[mae32]

our only hope is that our enemies are dumber than we are

[Glenn]

Passengers should not be allowed to take any carry-ons into the plane

You cannot put me on a flight across the country without my laptop and working papers. I'd go bonkers. Time is money.