Let's get serious -- What we need to do to be safe in the air.
The recent changes to airport security follow the tradition of adding
more stringent inspections to respond to security threats.
Unfortunately, they only make check ins more annoying and don't do
anything to make flying safer. It is time to recognize that weapons can
be hidden anywhere and people themselves can be weapons. Airport
security is already moving towards the necessary rules to make travelers
safe. The process needs to be speeded up.

First, passengers need to remove and dispose of all clothing, including
diapers (they can be deadly without explosives). This will create a new
market in disposable clothing which would be a boost to the economy.
Just to make sure weapons aren't concealed where the sun don't shine, a
cavity search is a needed. After the search, passengers would be
escorted to their seats and strapped in. This will prevent passengers
from overpowering the crew. This still leaves the possibility of
noxious emissions. Perhaps cabin crews will have fewer bed pans to
empty and the atmosphere will be more pleasant if passengers are
required to fast for three days before boarding. There is still the
threat of infectious diseases that may be caught by a medical before
boarding; however, it would be safer not to let passengers on the plane.
- posted by Larry @ 1:37 p.m.