You have shown that you are ill-informed re the problems and are not fit to comment sensibly
Just because I do not have to put up with the physical security checks every day does not mean I know little about the problem. I know many people who work in BAA security and typically get to hear their complaints about DfT, crew, management etc on a daily basis.
Many of you are missing the point.
Yes, the restrictions may be OTT.
Yes, Dft need to think again and it looks like they are.
Yes, all crew, passengers and staff should be subjected to the same checks on passing airside.
You are not above everyone else, you need checking just the same.
What you need to do is complain to your company about needing the toothpaste and reasonable food etc when airside and let them provide it if you cant get your own there.
It is not me with the chips on my shoulder, try looking at yourselves once in a while and realise that you are just the same as everone else.