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To: i-node who wrote (407029)	8/16/2008 1:28:14 PM
From: combjelly	Read Replies (1) of 1575192

"Your sentence is ambiguous, so I'm unsure what you mean. " Sorry about the ambiguity. Usually you just wave your hand and say "the experts agree" without a link to said experts. That is an appeal to authority argument. " if you disagree, pick one of the issues I've criticized him for and tell me how I'm wrong." I do that. With my supporting evidence. Then you usually make your appeal to authority. "Do not just bash the messenger without backing up your position. " I always back up my position. "It actually is, if you follow this subject at all." I do follow the subject. "Airports are safer from terrorists than ever." This is the sort of thing I mean. Most of the effective measures were in place before 2001. Many of the safety measures put in place after 2001 have actually made airports more vulnerable. Like the screening lines. rand.org Granted, they have made travel a lot more inconvenient. Like the silly ban on liquids and making clearing security much more of a chore. And they still haven't addressed all of the contractors who service the planes. Any of which can easily smuggle weapons into a plane before boarding.

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