Although this article hits the nail right on the head, I don’t expect Obama or anyone else to make any changes — except, perhaps, banning more ridiculous things (as the TSA has already done — correction, the restrictions have apparently been eased now). Even if Obama wanted to (which he might), he’d face huge political opposition, because the terrorist bogyman is big money. I’m certain he’d quickly decide that it isn’t worth the effort.

Mr. President, I’d be happy to have you prove me wrong.

On the plus side, the more ridiculous the restrictions get, the more likely that someone is eventually going to put his foot down and stop them. If only to save air travel, because the more onerous the restrictions get, the fewer people will travel by air, and that will directly affect the bottom line of a lot of wealthy corporate entities.

(Don’t worry, I don’t plan to write any more posts on the subject. Unless something else interesting happens, that is. 🙂 )