Boofhead
Yes, the shoe bomber was big news here. Although, he went through a French, not UK airport.
I agree he was stopped on the aircraft. Because, as you have said previously, they are always one step ahead, security won't stop everything every time. Rather than as you now say, trying is just that, not an attempt at 'control'.
To counter what you have said, the last time someone with explosives was found by security at a UK airport, was entirely innocent. She was carring a bag given to her by her boyfirend. It contained a bomb, she knew nothing at all of.
So, profilling would have stopped nothing at all there.
So crew are more sensible than that? Most yes, all, no. To my knowladge crew have carried packages that they didn't know the contents of.
I am not sure what you are proposing as an alternative, but although the current system is not perfect, and never can be unless it is taken to extreems, what do you suggest?
I am sure you see it as