Date: Mon, 01 Jul 2002 15:55:07 -0700
From: weavermt@YAHOO.COM (Tim Weaver)
Subject: "[Terrorists] are going to try to trick us.''
To: AZRKBA@asu.edu


http://www.usatoday.com/usatonline/20020701/4237425s.htm

Forget the sophisticated bomb that a terrorist might conceal in the lining
of a carry-on bag. TSA test results obtained by USA TODAY show checkpoint
screeners at 32 of the largest airports missed almost a quarter of
potential weapons -- and 30% of simulated bombs -- when the items were
tossed into a suitcase like a passenger packs a pair of socks.

>snip<


Some aviation security experts question why memos sent to agents tell them
to avoid trying to ''artfully conceal'' the simulated weapons and instead
to pack their bags like ''a typical passenger.''

''How many terrorists are going to pack their bags like a typical
passenger?'' asks Jack Plaxe, an aviation security analyst. ''We can't
assume that terrorists are like your everyday person. They're going to try
to trick us.''

>snip<



Yes, Virginia, it is really easier to detect something hidden from view
thant that which is RIGHT IN FRONT OF YOUR FACE.  I wonder how many times
Jack Plaxe had to practice that line so as not to laugh when delivering
it.

TIm



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