When it comes to the "war on terror" there is a bizarre lack of perspective. So let's put another piece of kit on board, drill yet another hole in the aircraft skin and create yet another certification procedure (nothing on a modern airliner costs "only $150"). And without any clear idea on whether this would improve aircraft safety or by how much. Because let us be clear, what is proposed here is not a safety feature. This is a "something must be done" and "how hard can it be?" feature.
I agree.... ever since 9/11 politicians and companies selling security products have used the "terrorist" word to validate the introduction of knee-jerk archaic legal powers and obtain finances to fund vast technology purchases.
Its time for the world to act less Daily Mail and more Financial Times when it comes to implementing measures to combat terrorism....
