A well written article.
Why no outrage or challenge the writer asks? Not sure about the US but have you guys seen how quickly these people will call the APS if you argue the point?
Probably get tazered over there.... actually one bloke did and died.
Generally I don't get hassled that much - just dont carry what the don't want you to carry anymore.
The system was put in place by the government of the time. Easily led into the hysteria of 'shock and awe' and not too far behind the bush administration in the IQ department.
I know, sometimes you feel like telling these einsteins at security (the smart alec ones) to shut their farking mouth ect before you give them a real security problem but its just best to ignore it and move on.
Just remember - they sit all day at that machine collecting deoderants and toothpaste....