Bob Poole has published a little reality check about the recent airline security travesty passed by Congress and signed by the President. I'm still trying to finish up my magnum opus on this subject, but until then, this is highly-recommended reading by someone who has been following these issues for many years.

Congress acted in haste, under intense public pressure to "do something." But what's needed now is a more careful look at which "somethings" will actually make flying safer.

Not only that, but "somethings" that will make flying a tolerable experience...

Annoying != Safe