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Why go back and forth with those rules, but never talk about the ridiculous "security" rules introduced after 9/11? Most of it is just security theater and cann
by blauditore 9y ago
Why go back and forth with those rules, but never talk about the ridiculous "security" rules introduced after 9/11? Most of it is just security theater and cannot prevent a well-planned terrorist attack.
But no one dares touching that topic, apparently.
- Spivak 9y agoIs this not the same argument people use when talking about bad software security practices? Seems odd to flip when the discussion isn't about tech. Physical security is still a spectrum and depends on what kinds of threats you're trying to prevent. There are certainly a number of arguments against the TSA but "a sufficiently well planed and executed attack could get around the checks" isn't one of them. Just because you can't defend against state-level adversaries doesn't mean you shouldn't have a password on your phone. Just because your door could be broken down with a battering ram doesn't mean it's pointless to have a lock.
- blauditore 9y agoWell, I totally agree where this applies, like that knifes and guns are not permitted. But there are also other, quite ridiculous measures that target to prevent high-profile attacks. One of the most infamous ones is prohibiting liquids. That's like putting your phone into a Faraday cage to defend against fraud calls.