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It would probably cost MUCH more, but I've always thought they should have the security screenings at each individual gate, right before you get on the plane. No chance for anyone to stash/grab anything past the checkpoint locations, and no long lines at multi-gate stations.
And yes, some of the rules/guidelines are ridiculous, especially when they are inconsistently enforced. Bomb sniffing dogs and explosive material detectors for baggage, combined with reinforced cockpit doors and gun ports should do the trick!
Also, I think Mark is on the right track. If another attack comes, it will probably be delivered by anything BUT an airplane. At which point we will divert attention to beefing up security measures for whatever caused/facilitated it. We just don't want to get caught in a never-ending game of "catch up".
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