Quote Originally Posted by WhiteKnight View Post
Nobody has said it but the increased security has done little or nothing to enhance security. Have the enhanced checks actually weeded out a terrorists? Not that I am aware of. Do terrorists still manage to get on planes? That question answers itself. Governments are attempting to stop people bringing dangerous materials or explosive devices aboard an aircraft yet a well known American security expert while passing through Washington Dulles airport was able to find enough materials to make an incendiary device airside! Personally I think those in authority, particularly America and Britain which has a habit of being the US president's poodle are looking for the ultimate solution in the prevention of terrorism which of course doesn't exist. Even if you keep terrorist off of planes they will simply go somewhere else so what next?

The real issue is that of intelligence which has only briefly been touched on in this thread; knowing who these people are and where they are moreover what there intentions are. Although I acknowledge that is easier said than done. Anybody agree disagree?
Good points, but some security is better than none. Can't see the billions spent on sniffers at friendly airports worth more than a dime, since the peacelovers could simply board at a more security-friendly airport. And anyway, sniffers won't pick up on harmless household items that could be combined to create explosive/incendiary devices.

Worth noting also that defensive wars can only be lost, which is doubly underlined when the defender can't or won't recognise its enemy.