re: #237 Bagua

What is truly pitiful is how seldom all these elaborate security measures actually stop the terrorists.

Presumably all the security checks air travelers are subjected to have some value in deterrence, yet, the panty bomber appeared to have no problem getting through.

The most effective deterrent in stopping terrorist plots?

Fear they won’t succeed. It’s the perception that’s the deterrent.

All these mechanisms that do the actual searches are far more valuable for show than actual catching things.