Ladies and Gentlemen,. . . .I am afraid that several of you are missing the point. It does not matter who you are, what you are wearing or what ID you are carrying, you have to go through security just the same as anyone else. IDs can be forged - terrorists can take over your house and promise to kill your family slowly unless... etc etc. The only protection is a full and thorough security check for all staff and passengers who board an aircraft, or who work airside.
Inevitably there will be annoyances, inconveniences etc. Security personnel may not be of the highest calibre, and may not be chosen for IQ, tact and obsequiousness. After all would you like a job in airport security? However we have to be big enough to put up with the inconvenience and occasional indignities, and it is important that staff in uniform are seen by the travelling public to set an example of polite and helpful cooperation with security staff, whatever the provocation.
To those of you worried by the requirement for 100% baggage reconciliation - don't be. This has been the norm in Europe for some years, and a few simple procedures can minimise delays. With a little practice a "no-show" pax with hold baggage should not cause a delay in excess of 15 mins, whatever the a/c type.