Wednesday, January 11, 2012
"Does Airport Security Really Make Us Safer? "
My logical nature is what makes this article appealing to me.
I believe much of what we do is driven by the fear factor, and fear disconnects our thinking processes.
When combined with the misconception that we always have to react immediately, we find find ourselves buying into whatever "marketing" and "propaganda" that is pushed at us.
In addition, the very useful investigative reporting profession has become almost non-existent...
I believe much of what we do is driven by the fear factor, and fear disconnects our thinking processes.
When combined with the misconception that we always have to react immediately, we find find ourselves buying into whatever "marketing" and "propaganda" that is pushed at us.
In addition, the very useful investigative reporting profession has become almost non-existent...
Charles C. Mann has quite an interesting article at VanityFair.com. He begins:
"As you stand in endless lines this holiday season, here’s a comforting thought: all those security measures accomplish nothing, at enormous cost. That’s the conclusion of Charles C. Mann, who put the T.S.A. to the test with the help of one of America’s top security experts."
