[PEN-L] Success in failure

[ken hanly]

The apparent failure of attempts by terrorists to blow
up a number of planes bound for the US has
nevertheless caused huge lineups and multiple
cancellations of flights as well as radical changes in
what one can have in carry on luggage (and even the
disallowance of carry on luggage in some cases).
Surely the new regulations will cost more to enforce,
discourage air travel, and result in more red ink for
airlines. Isn't this a success since it causes
widespread economic damage?