The Hidden Costs of Extra Security - NYTimes.com

Something I suspected was true, but didn't have the facts to back up. Enhanced security measures make people not fly. Sometimes, instead of flying, they drive. Driving is inherently more dangerous than flying. A Cornell study estimates 500+ people are dying a year because of more intrusive and inconvenient security procedures. Yeah, we may prevent one additional plane brought down every decade or so saving maybe 100 lives, but still.... the transportation safety administration is making transportation LESS SAFE. Dead is Dead, I don't care whether it's by a terrorist attack or a car crash. Story here: The Hidden Costs of Extra Security - NYTimes.com