Got Security? Nope

http://www.sciencedaily.com/releases/2007/12/071220195648.htm

"There is no solid evidence that the huge amounts of money spent on airport security screening measures since September 11th are effective..."

Surprise, surprise... Airport security can not be shown to be effective in preventing danger. Of course it is good for promoting fear and discomfort and the idea that "the government" is doing "something" when in fact it's doing little or nothing helpful.

Here's another good piece on this topic:

http://www.schneier.com/blog/archives/2007/12/airport_securit_11.html