An army of citizens

From Mark Steyn:

On September 11th 2001, the government’s (1970s) security procedures all failed, and the only good news of the day came from self-reliant citizens (on Flight 93) using their own wits and a willingness to act.

On December 25th 2009, the government’s (post-9/11) security procedures all failed, and the only good news came once again from alert individuals.

Given this particular trend line, it would seem the government might consider empowering such alert individuals, instead of forcing them to be unarmed sitting ducks.

But then, that would share the power, now wouldn't it?

(HT: Instapundit)

PS: I'll say it again: the only thing TSA is effective at is conditioning the public to unquestioning obedience.