Extreme Measure Comes With Extreme Percaution

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“Today, our fellow citizens, our way of life, our very freedom came under attack in a series of deliberate and deadly terrorist acts. We have taken the necessary security precautions and are prepared to do whatever is necessary to protect America and Americans.” President George W. Bush On September 11, 2001, terrorists initiated multiple attacks on America that took the lives of nearly three thousand innocent people. It was a day of destruction and horror that will be branded in the minds of many for a long time. The tragedies on 9/11 could have been avoided if airport security in the United States had been stricter. A strong foundation for Homeland Security is essential in protecting America from further attacks. In the essay “Airport Security is a PC Joke,” Yana Zeltser jokingly states, “The heightened security procedures have started a collection of small metal items such as nail clippers, tweezers or anything pointed” (Zeltser190). Does the constant plundering of carry-ons, women’s make-up bags, and the contents of one’s pocket keep the airlines safer? It is clearly obvious that numerous efforts to improve airport security have been unsuccessful. By attempting to add “protective” guidelines, incorporate “improved” technology and follow the “no profiling” rule; the airlines have fallen short of protecting the real threats to America. Airport security has become more stringent since 9/11. For those accustomed to flying, they know to arrive an hour or so early to go through the “process.” Although inconvenient, airport security was not as intrusive before the 9/11 events. The process was smooth and simple. There were a few questions concerning the contents of the checked baggage and if the baggage was left unat... ... middle of paper ... ... Boulden, Jim. “Air Security Gets Even Tighter.” CNN World. 10 Sept. 2002. Web. 27 Apr. 2011 http://articles.cnn.com/2002-09-10/world/ar911.airport.security_1_air-security-security-system-security-screeners?_s=PM:WORLD Bush, George. September11News.com. 11 Sept. 2011 Web. 26 Apr. 2011. Gonzalez, Sarah. “New Airport Security Rules Cause Traveler Discomfort.” NPR. 15 Nov. 2010. Web. 27 Apr. 2011. McClure, George. “Has Airport Security Improved Since 9/11.” IEEE-USA Today’s Engineer.com. 5 June 2006. Web. 26 Apr. 2011. Zeltser, Yana. "Reading and Writing Short Arguments with Student Access to Catalyst - William Vesterman - McGraw-Hill Education." Books for Education | Education Book Publishing | Academic Textbooks. Airport Security is a PC Joke (Zeltser 190)

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