True, but I think it isn't besides the point - the argument is the (global) risk profile hasn't changed all that much. The risk profile to the rule maker specif

True, but I think it isn't besides the point - the argument is the (global) risk profile hasn't changed all that much. The risk profile to the rule maker specifically has changed, in favour of them not simply maintaining established process. Ideally, we wouldn't have to wait for a pandemic or other crisis to overcome this managerial hysteresis. Of course, if the rule is reinstated after a few months, or if a plane is brought down with 125 mL of liquid in a few years, then you're right - it's a rational rebalancing.