[OESY]

This a disappointing article because it does not deal comprehensively with the problem. It is more of a whine-fest since it does not delve into viable solutions such as arming pilots, biometric identification of (prescreened) passengers, more effective profiling, etc.

[Conspiracy Guy]

Just a hit piece.

[FrogMom]

I guess I'm one of the torrent. When traveling from BWI to PHX, I picked up my suitcase and noticed that the zipper was not closed. An inventory when I got home revealed the only thing gone was a DVD I'd bought for FrogDad while on my business trip.

A call to the airport resulted in a, "Sorry 'bout that, it must have come open through handling" response.

Next time I traveled I secured the bags with bright orange cable ties. If they were going to get into them, they weren't going to be able to tell me it was an accident!

[Dr. Scarpetta]

In June 2003, the agency admitted that it had failed to screen its own screeners and fired more than 1,200 employees after they failed criminal background checks or other internal investigations.

You're right. This is a disappointing article.

[waverna]

"Clark Kent Ervin, the inspector general of the Department of Homeland Security..."

OH COME ON!!!