Trislander:
First of all, I doubt I have a confidence problem. I have been at this game for 46 years now and I am still going strong.
My wives (both of them) and all of my children have been on the flight deck with me over the years as have many of my friends but that was before Bin Liner's men did the unthinkable and knocked down the twin towers with real aeroplanes.
Regardless of what our opinions as professional aviators might be, can you think of just one politician or security chief who would have the balls to suggest a relaxation to flight deck access in the present climate?
Sadly, a hell of a lot of dust is going to have to settle before that is likely to happen and there is not a damned thing that you or I can do about it I'm afraid.