[Andrea]

Originally Posted by *Anya*

Yes, they must not know about vacuum sealing....I guess terrorists could?

Reminds me of a post I put in here a while back. Had a prescribed liquid med with pharmacy label and it was factory sealed. Had to open it so they could test it. Then had to pray it wasn't contaminated from the test solution.

Also had brought a letter on letterhead from my MD regarding the medication.

I guess all of that could be faked?

I recently traveled to NM on business. Though I hate to check luggage, I did anyway, just to avoid all the security hassle and just prayed they would put the top back on tightly.

They did.

No pat down either this time.

I don't know what the answer is.

We are kind of damned if we do or damned if we don't, aren't we? (As a nation, with airport security).

(Bolding mine) I respectfully disagree. I believe the reinforcing of the cockpit doors and the change in how a terrorist on an airplane is dealt with (no longer passive), are sufficient to deal with the once in a while terrorist on a plane actions.

There is NO evidence that the security measures of the TSA has in any way stopped terrorists. In fact, I am surprised a terrorist hasn't targeted the queue for the TSA as the lines often contain more people than a single plane.

I don't know what the answer is either but I do know it isn't the TSA and the security theater we are currently subjected to.

Thank you for your comments, Anya.