X5rolls...i believe the Israeli system isn't based on situational or racial profiling, but behavioral profiling. It seems everyone receives this method in the same manner. The major difference, aside from it's effectiveness, is that the agents seem well trained and prepared. I've heard that many of them are former military and intelligence members.

Couldn't agree with you more though...do you fly often or rarely?

Interesting blog by a pilot, a colleague just sent me:
Blogging at FL250: Security Silliness