Critique Essay

Introduction

The article “Airport security” by James B Goodno published in 2002 in the deals with the post 9/11 airport security measures.

Summary Of Article

The article opens very candidly and comments on the security conditions of airports. It states that security has been increased from the local level to the international level. Many of these new security guidelines and laws are a result of the tragic events of 9-11. It then relates the article to every day mundane things and relates it to security. Everything from the food you eat to foreign policies and affairs have been impacted by this new level of security. Some of these new acts may seem strict, but they are for your and the nation's good. So you can either cooperate with the new security acts or you can be arrested and held as being a terrorist, so you might as well just go along with all the new acts.

It comments of the new security act are also very concise and clear. One of aspects of life most effected by these new acts is air travel. Security has been stepped up several notches. The federal government has taking over security in airports and the skies in an attempt to prevent another 9-11 like attack. The items that you can carry on a plane has also been limited. Some of the items that have been banned are pocket knives, toe nail clippers, and the size of your carry on bag. This increased security adds time you spend at the airport going through extra security. National defense has also been stepped up several notches. Any intelligence is invested to a greater extent to increase the safety and peace throughout America. Since 9-11 we have invaded and conquered two countries for harboring terrorists. The US has no tolerance ...