Laptop Ban a Reaction to X-Ray Equipment Stolen by ISIS
>So why was the stolen x-ray equipment kept a secret?  I asked my source if there was some security reason for keeping the stolen x-ray equipment from the public, and was told, unequivocally, no.  “It’s because the mom from the midwest planning to fly her kids to Disney would freak out.  They are worried that people would stop flying if they knew.”<p>Kind of ironic, because I've already stopped flying - not because I'm afraid, but because these sorts of measures have gotten to the point where traveling through an airport is an awful experience that I actively avoid.<p>If I absolutely must travel, I take a train or drive. The only reason I ever fly is if I have to cross an ocean or if I face an emergency that requires me to be present somewhere far away, very quickly.<p>And in the case of an ocean, honestly, renting a stateroom on a cargo ship seems like a very relaxing way to go if you have the time. I've got a HUGE backlog of books and games and writing and projects to design and you get the idea.