Originally Posted by
RexBanner
Not sure if there is sarcasm intended there but just in case not,
Attempt at wry humor on the one hand, and on the other hand ... sometimes a "final indignity" is what it takes to trigger someone with a smoldering case of temper or anger. (True confession here: I have had some odd displays of temper over the years when such a trigger showed up in everyday life via some chicken**** that has tripped my wire when I was upset about something else).
I agree with your follow on point.
subjecting flight crew to the same security measures as passengers in the light of what has just happened - and the very notable fact that there is an axe on the flight deck - exposes such practice as the sham that it is and ought to be repealed immediately.