Pro TSA article

In his article, TSA Turns 10: Examining the Agency's Strengths and Weaknesses, Rick Seaney asserts that the TSA should be recognized for the successes it has had and not just the failures.  First he argues that the weapons confiscated by TSA prove how vital airport security is. Next he argues that the increased security awareness of passengers facilitated by TSA has helped thwart terrorist attacks. Finally he makes the point that not a single airplane has been lost since the inception of the agency.

    

Seaney, Rick. “TSA Turns 10: Examining the Agency’s Strengths and Weaknesses.” abc.go.com. ABC, 18 Nov. 2011. Web. 18 Feb. 2012. .

               It is true that since TSA’s inception America has not had an airplane successfully hijacked, a fact seldom mentioned when TSA is discussed, however I am not totally convinced that they have performed their duty as efficiently as possible.  TSA, despite its troubles does manage to catch 4 or 5 guns per day and has acted as a deterrent against terrorism.  I think that one should bear in mind that airports, in this country, have been safe places when they evaluate whether or not TSA has over-reached its authority.

link to the article:  http://abcnews.go.com/Travel/tsa-turns-10