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change is the security in airports. The precautions that are taken when entering an airport have dramatically changed since 9/11. Nearly two months after the attacks, Jason Villemez writes, “Congress federalized airport security by passing the Aviation and Transportation Security Act, which created the Transportation Security Administration.” Jason explains how Congress passed an Act that made every airport in America to have the same security processes. Before making airport security a…

and each airport is its own community with varying strengths and deficiencies based on population, demographics and infusion of capital. There is not a one size fits all method to address the problem. This is why I think, the TSA should be advocating and facilitating more private contractors into security screening and should open up the ability for more airports to apply for private contractors. Today, there was an article describing how security at Chicago Midway International Airport was…

Introduction Anyone who has flown in the months following the attacks of 9/11 to present is very familiar with the Transportation Security Administration (TSA). The officers in the blue shirts can be seen everywhere in airports across the United States. They are supposed to be a symbol of safety, security and reassurance for passengers. Unfortunately have become to symbolize long lines, delays, ineptitude, scandal, and inappropriate conduct. My goal is not to diminish or the work of TSA…

at stake if customers no longer want to do business with American Airlines because they think the company might be trying to charge them higher prices) • The suppliers (The companies that supply American Airlines with what they need to run their airport stations and airplanes, who will suffer a financial loss if consumers no longer do business with the company). • American Airlines itself is affected by the possible negative views consumers might start having about them. They are also affected…

Some of the most prevalent issues of current society come from the constant threat of terrorism. Until more recently though, the word terrorism did not command the same respect that it does today. Before the attacks of September 11th, 2001, the Congress’s various intelligence committees barely ever held meetings to discuss the topic (Miller). However, after the attacks, the threat of terrorism appeared in many situations. This threat did not just intimidate the government though. Afraid to…

Why does it take so long to get through airport security? It is because airports have to have more security now than they used to so people have to go through metal detectors as well as backscatter systems. Backscatter systems are being introduced throughout the United Sates. Flying is a very dangerous mode of transportation, partially because people are in a confined space and have no option of leaving once the plane is in the air. This means that extra precautions must be taken to ensure the…

Before and After 9/11 Airport Security On September 11, 2001, there was a terrorist attack where an airplane crashed into the Twin Towers in New York killing thousands of Lives. The disaster of 9/11 has affected many citizens in the way they see the United States if it is a safe country to live in. The tragedy of 9/11 impacted Americans and Terrorist lives. Ever since 9/11 happened security has changed, especially in the airport because laws became strict on what you can take or not take on an…

actions. A case that perfects these three ideas of Thoreau, is the case of Nathaniel Heatwole. Nathaniel Heatwole was a twenty year old college student who tested the United States airline agencies on their airport security. In his test, Heatwole uncovered the extreme lack of efficient airport security, when he successfully smuggled weapons and other alarming items aboard several aircrafts. Through the definition…

Why do we have airport security? Airport security is there to protects people from bringing bad stuff on airplanes and to stop terrorism and it takes less time than being patted down but some people don't like them and think we should not be allowed. Airport full body searches should be allowed and kept. The first reason why airport searches should be allowed is that it makes sure bad things don't get taken on airplanes, “Since our stand up in 2002, we have screened nearly six billion…

of the 9/11 attacks, Congress had passed the Aviation and Transportation Security Act (ATS) which federalized airport security. The Transportation Security Administration was created as a result of the ATS Act. The Transportation Security Administration started to create strict rules to make the airline security a better and safer system. After September 11th, 2001, these new threats meant there needed to be even more procedures added to protect our country from attacks. TSA started by making…