Some time ago one of our pilots had his house broken into and among the items stolen were both his uniforms.
I'd say that until crew are identifiable as being who they are supposed to be (Iris scanning etc.) then these security procedures are here to stay.
I don't think anyone has a monopoly on officiousness (!).
As the possesor of a titanium hip joint I have actualy had to doff my drawers, in the privacy of a curtained cubicle, to show the scar as proof to security at CDG.