As I waited in line for security screening on my trip from Nashville to Kansas City I realized that this is the last real barrier in keeping our planes safe.  Think about it.  These TSA security screeners, whether they be those with extensive service in law enforcement background, or a unemployed barroom bouncer, keep me safe while flying. How often do you hear of someone working for TSA for a lifetime? This is a revolving door job.  Who wants to be on their feet all day dealing with grumpy travelers? And what of all of this security theater?  Would a terrorist try to slip something past TSA screening or (more likely) try through some other inside methods?

I boarded my plane to Kansas City at 1:50PM, even though the plane didn’t take off until 2:20PM. I’m of the believe that Southwest planes board several minutes before because of the anomaly of open seating….passengers take extra time trying to find a seat, rather than just going to their assigned seat.  Thankfully this was not a full flight and there were some empty seats, one of which was beside me.  Southwest has the option of watching tv over their wifi network.  Although it had some lag at times, I was able to watch a few minutes of reality shows on Discovery Channel and Judge Judy.  The CBS and NBC shows appeared to be from a New York City affilate.

Kansas City International Airport, opened in 1972, was not designed with this new level of security in mind.  Instead of having one funnel for all security screening, each set of gates has their own TSA screening.  This must require for an extra number of TSA screeners.

After arriving and meeting Mark curbside, we went off to Price Choppers for Groceries and then to Minsky’s Pizza…a yearly tradition for us.  Looking forward to a great time seeing friends.