The Episcopalian’s guide to airport security

Civility and common sense have been sacrificed for the illusion of security says Bill Bonner.

Bill is away until 17 April. So in his absence, we'll bring you some of his most insightful, caustic and witty observations from the last 14 years. The piece we have for you today was first published on 3 June 2002.

Early yesterday morning, after his flight was cancelled, your editor had the illusion that comes so readily to him of profundity.

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