I think it's too easy to become mired down with these arguments....
We have so called experts such as Michael Carmody who is really just a senior public servant....If they want an expert how about employing a real expert with experience in security.
This has to be simplified somewhat....
The question should be "Are we going to do something about airport security"
Yes....or....NO
If the answer is YES,then we do all we can.We employ properly trained people and pay them good money so we don't get the situation we have now.
We also scan everyone who has access to an aircraft....
Not just pax and crew but everyone...no exceptions.
There also has to be consistency in security screening because it certainly is not the case at the moment.