Are US airport security regulations for flying too strict?

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Yes
46% of users

  • These incredibly invasive regulations offend the Constitution, without significantly improving security.

    The increasingly strict and invasive security regulations serve no purpose, other than to enrich certain companies: the ones that make the scanning equipment and create an illusion of security. They have never prevented even a single terrorist attack. Indeed, they would have done nothing to catch the terrorists of 9/11. They are a political boondoggle that makes people feel safe, but does not actually make anyone safer.

    Yes P4cBran

  • The security restrictions placed on air travel in the US have gotten way too strict in recent years, and fail to deliver the safety promised.

    The US security apparatus at the nation's airports has gotten out of hand and is much too strict. The country of Israel, which is subjected to nearly constant terrorist threats, is able to keep flyers safe and secure, while maintaining boarding procedures that are both quicker and less invasive than those in the US. We should copy the Israeli methods for airport security.

    Yes C0n5tGet

  • I believe airport security regulations are too strict because they do not do the job.

    It is not so much that the rules are too strict as it is that they are too silly and are not utilized across the board. Everyone taking shoes off is just ridiculous. On a cruise ship security is tight and no one has to do this. And the x-ray process for baggage is different at different airports, so there is no consistency that would really help.

    Yes AlondraH

  • Yes, because having to basically strip search a baby, take off your shoes, sample formula and baby food, and not being able to take outside drinks onto a plane is starting to get a little out of control.

    Having to basically strip search a baby, take off your shoes, sample formula and baby food, and not being able to take outside drinks onto a plane is starting to get a little out of control. The pat-downs are just too much. But, if another 9/11 happens, we would have wished TSA had done a better job. We just have to deal with it.

    Yes CeIIoBurke

  • Flying regulations are far too strict; they're based on inadequate information and faulty logic.

    Bans on taking various things on aircraft, such as liquids and gels, are foolish because it has been proven that it is impossible to mix chemicals together in the way that the terrorist who had attempted this method intended. U.S. airport security should explore the Israeli technique for airline security, based on profiling and observation, rather than on assuming every passenger is a criminal and treating them as such. Israel is far more prone to terrorist attacks than the United States, and their security system is exemplary and should be understood more clearly.

    Yes SlyHymie

  • No, because the U.S. airport security regulations ensure the safety of everyone on board, and could never be too strict.

    U.S. airport security regulations ensure the safety of everyone on board. Anyone could hide a gun, bomb, or bomb materials anywhere on their body, and sensors and X-rays may not pick them up. I would much rather everyone, not excluding myself, be searched thoroughly, and make it to my destination alive than complain about "invasion of my privacy", and be subject to a terrorist attack on the way.

    Yes grenzickle

  • U.S. security regulations are not too strict, and help with safety.

    You can't be too strict when there are issues of safety. Asking someone to take off their shoes, or not bring full size bottles of health and beauty aids, isn't a threat to their personal liberty. It is simply a small way to ensure that security for all is achieved.

    Yes lacarrillo

  • US airport security regulations are too strict because they go too far without actually helping.

    US airport security regulations are too strict because they go too far without actually helping. If someone is determined to do something to a plane, they're going to find away. Even when we have all these draconian measures in place, people still manage to get stuff past security. The TSA is a poorly trained organization and make things worse. The terrorists win when we can't even bring shampoo in our carry-ons.

    Yes H0bi3Invader

  • I think airport security regulations are too strict because too many innocent people are harassed.

    I believe that airport security regulations for flying are too strict. Yes, we definitely need airport and airline security but it has to be reasonable. More concentration needs to be given to determining who the bad guys are and less time harassing children and grandmothers. Yes, everyone boarding an airline should be subjected to some security measures but something has got to be done to get better organization so that there will not be so many bottlenecks at our airports.

    Yes R0d0Ferdy

  • I think the regulations are too strict; the airports have poor strategies.

    When you refuse to let someone take a 2 ounce bottle of perfume on board, but some guy almost sets a bomb off from under his crotch, you know there's a problem. The regulations for US airports are insane, and I feel, largely useless. There needs to be a serious reconstruction of the processes they use.

    Yes 54ndDavi

  • Security regulations limit personal freedom without saving anyone, providing a false sense of security while adding needless expense.

    Every test of security made that I've ever heard of has been a dramatic failure, but what does work well is the intimidation of passengers and staff who have to deal with the added layer of paperwork and worse. The government supplied screeners should be send home, it was a bad idea and didn't work, and cannot be fixed.

    Yes groovybox
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54% of users

  • The U.S. airport security regulations are not too strict for flying, because you really can not do enough to keep us safe.

    There are too many crazy people willing to do too many crazy things, in order to harm others. It has been proved, in more than one instance, when flying is involved. Because of this, you really can not do enough to try to keep people safe. This, therefore, means that U.S. airport security regulations for flying are not too strict.

    No eyeslikethat

  • <------ who ever says yes oviously dont think aboutgetting from point a to point b safly!!

    oviously every1 wants 2 live so in order 2 keep that request we need strict airport security. Would you rather e safe or sorry.?

    No Anonymous

  • Airport regulations are not too strict.

    Regulations at US airports are not strict, the Bureau of Homeland Security and the TSA work very hard to ensure that we are safe when flying. Of course whenever inconvenience is concerned we always think things are too strict. But as soon as these measures save a disaster from happening they are the right thing to do.

    No WillowsErv

  • I do not believe the U.S. airport security regulations are too strict. The regulations are set only to protect people.

    I do not believe that U.S. airport security regulations are too strict. I believe that most everything necessary to keep the planes and skies safe from terror should and must be done. I have no problem removing shoes, scanning bags, being gone over with the wand (I have an artificial hip so get special treatment each time I fly). The minor inconvenience is well worth the safety and relative peace of mind it brings.

    No SlayrKalle

  • I support all security regulations. It's for the good of the passengers.

    I believe that the security regulations are acceptable due to the many attempted hijackings, and even the accomplished ones.

    No OIPhBorn2

  • We need to enable our security officials in order for them to be able to protect us.

    Maybe airport security regulations cause delays and annoy but what else are we supposed to do in the face of the constant threat of terrorists? So long as the wanna-be-terrorists are out there, we need to keep up security and give officials the power to do what they see fit to avoid disaster. Restricting authority is inviting terrorists to act.

    No MarsBIue

  • Airport security is a necessity taking into consideration the reality that terrorists intend to attack our country using airplanes.

    Airline security may not be totally effective but if it deters one incident from happening it is worth the price that we have to pay. Unfortunately terrorists see the airplane as a weapon they can use to attack our country and we can't just sit by and allow them to take over airplanes or bring bombs on a plane without at least trying to stop them. Stopping them is very hard because they are professionals when it comes to finding ways to get around security measures. But we have to do what we can to reduce the threat that is obviously posed by modern terrorist groups.

    No TasticBran

  • Airport security is not strict enough. They need to do a better job of profiling potential terrorists and give them additional screening to check for bombs.

    The terrorists will continue to watch how America reacts to any new terrorist attempt to look for weaknesses in the system that can be exploited. If anything the security needs to be tightened with updated databases of people that should be given additional screening before being allowed to fly. Sooner or later the terrorists will try to send someone on a plane with explosive device within a prosthetic arm or leg.

    No ddeathnote

  • Airport security cannot be too strict.

    Protecting fliers from terrorists, high jackers and just plain crazy people is extremely important. If anything, airport security measures are not strict enough, judging from recent events. Safety is the number one priority and if you want to arrive safely, submitting to security regulations is part of the process. Security risks have to be neutralized before they can do harm to others.

    No BLeonard

  • I believe that airport security regulations are not too strict.

    US airport security regulations are not too strict. We have learned that there is a threat from previous experiences, such as people trying to smuggle in liquid explosives and people trying to use show bombs. The current regulations that limit liquids to 3 oz. and requirements to remove shoes to be x-rayed are in place to keep passengers safe and should continue to be implemented.

    No w00dwitch

  • US airport security regulations are not too strict if we want to protect our citizens from terrorist attacks.

    Take the example of the "Christmas Day terrorist attempt in Detroit." Even the strictest regulations can't catch everyone who wants to destroy America. But at least we can try to protect flyers to the best of the ability of the airlines and the government. I know a lot of people object to all the fuss at the airports, but I welcome anything that will keep me safe and make me feel safe.

    No BMaritza

  • US airport security regulations for flying are not too strict. The flying public can accept a little inconvenience to better ensure our safety.

    There are many things that people can do on an airplane which can endanger all who are on the plane and people on the ground. A little inconvenience prior to boarding the plane can better ensure our safety. While I don't think the regulations currently in effect are too strict, I am not sure that every regulation is really effective to keep us safe. Some of the regulations could even be stricter. The risks of allowing just one weapon through to a plane outweigh the inconvenience before boarding the plane.

    No 5kyErto

  • In order to protect the passengers effectively, it is important to have strict security regulations at US airports.

    I believe that the only way to keep passengers safe is through the use of strict security regulations. Without the use of searches, scanners, and random checks, the passengers are at greater risk. It may be inconvenient to the passengers and the ticket cost may increase, but that is the price we must pay to have safe air travel.

    No 5h4n3Got
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