Airport Security

I don't know about anyone else out there but I for one want to be "secure" when I'm up in the air. I'm a little disappointed with public reaction to TSA's increased security measures. The argument between privacy and public interest is tough and one to which I don't have the answer. However I do know that people are fickle and they will complain and rant against inconvenience in airport terminals, but as soon as someone gets through the checkpoints with a gun, explosive device, or knife they will say that TSA isn't doing their job. This puts the TSA in a tough spot: take every precaution to prevent sabotage or bow to public demands of comfort and convenience.

Pause a moment and take a look at yourself. Do you have wings? Not even feathers? So you're saying you wouldn't be able to fly without the modern technology of jets or airplanes? I would take that to mean that flight is a privilege, albeit one that we've come to take for granted. It's pretty convenient to be able to "hop the Pond" and be basically anywhere in the world in less than 48 hours: good for international business, good for experiencing new places, good for seeing friends and family. I really appreciated flying in South America while studying abroad in college. Every time the plane landed, the passengers would all break out in applause thanking the captain and crew for the safe flight. It seems like more of us spoiled Americans should have the same attitude.

The next time you have a flight somewhere, leave enough time to go through security before your plane leaves, placate the security crew (they're just doing their job to protect you), and enjoy the ride.