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Originally Posted by sgtclub
I wasn't responding to that example per se, just jumping off.
It's interesting to see how people on this board line up on this issue. Not what I would have expected.
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If it wasn't clear, I'm mildly bothered by some of it at an intellectual level, but really couldn't care less at a practical level, and find the hand wringing and bitching and moaning more than a bit over the top.
The security procedures used by the military for their facilities (and plenty of civilians fly military planes) are vastly better but significantly less invasive. We should consider the way they do it - the people at a military base who are searching you and running the security on you are incredibly helpful and respectful - they meet you on your way in, carry your bags for you, ask you questions as you walk together, salute you after they search you, look out for your comfort, give you suggestions for your travel, and, by the time you're on the plane, they've pretty much got your entire background, itinerary, and travel plans, as well as your dietary preferences, favorite books, and last movies seen. It's pretty much one security person to each group of travelers for the 10 minutes it takes to get from the door to the plane, plus a couple of people coordinating the key check-points.
Then, of course, you freeze on a plane with minimal heating and seating designed in WWII.
