Indeed, the terrorists have won.
I realize that what was done has been almost a running joke for a few years, but now someone decided to do it. And 5 will get you 10 that the security paid particular attention to the grannies and children in their search so they wouldn't be accused of profiling.
We have airlines and security taking things to extreme, various spy agencies running amok, governments screaming about if you have nothing to hide..., even street conversation is becoming more guarded lest prying ears hear something that sounds bad. Not just you Brits, but we here in 'Merica too are having this. Some crazy goes a bit nuts in a mall or elsewhere and the first question is: "Is it terrorists?". Same goes for some clown climbing the fence at the White House.
I shudder to think what would have happened if, during WWII, we all had this same mindset. It's almost like the media and government want another terrorist attack. One for the ratings, the other for more repressive power.
Biting the hand that feeds IT
