Sir, Stop Right There!

One thing many people experience in their lifetime is airport security. It has changed a lot since 9/11. Some people think more profiling and racial discrimination occurs now, and others feel safe because so many precautions are taken, but where is the line drawn? When is it too much?

Although I am very thankful that the airport security is tight, I find it bothersome that certain races are more overlooked than others. Any person, no matter their race, gender or age, could be a terrorist. I feel that all people who choose to fly should be put through the same security and looked upon as equals.

It also concerns me of the variation between countries “No Flight List”. If a man or women was a threat or burden in one country, he or she is most likely the same in another. Although it might be a very hard task, countries should communicate and inform each other. It’s possible that attacks on airplanes would not occur if this were to happen.

Many people vote out of flying these days. Due to the patience needed and the fear of their life being put in danger are pretty big turn offs. Flying was once a common, easy way to travel, but now it seems far more of a burden and risk compared to driving to your destination.