Reddit users are upvoting an article criticizing the Transportation Security Administration for not finding a single terrorist, due to the security measures in place.  They then proceed to bitch, moan, and complain about having to submit to searches, not carry liquids, and no nail clippers for them.  I believe they have prevented great catastrophes and acts of terrorism over American skies, but not just from terrorists looking to blow planes up or fly them into buildings.

I believe the TSA has prevented countless terrorist acts indirectly by discouraging any transport via airline by terrorists.  They (terrorists) are aware that they are under scrutiny and by using public airlines, therefore are less likely to travel by that method.  Furthermore any security method that discourages those wishing ill will I support, especially when they are as inevasive as what the TSA has in place.

Perhaps you are thinking that maybe I just don’t fly, so I wouldn’t understand.  Well, you are incorrect, I do fly and I have been searched and had to throw away some of my questionable belongings.  However since the first few times I flew after 9/11 I learned what the rules were and prepared accordingly.  They don’t ask the impossible and retailers were quick to help fill the small size void of hair gel, toothpaste, and other aneminities.  Anyone at this point that complains to the contrary is just bitching.

It links right back to the entitlement mentality that things should never change and no difficulties should befound an American.  I pray that no terrorist attack ever befalls one of these individuals and thank those at the TSA for everything they do to provide a safe traveling experience, especially during the upcoming holidays.