Comments on: The Negative Travel Effects Of 9/11 On Your Personal Security – Nearly 10 Years Later https://foxnomad.com/2011/05/10/the-negative-travel-effects-of-911-on-your-personal-security-nearly-10-years-later/ tech and tips to help you travel smarter Sun, 14 Sep 2014 18:34:01 +0000 hourly 1 https://wordpress.org/?v=6.9.4 By: Anil Polat https://foxnomad.com/2011/05/10/the-negative-travel-effects-of-911-on-your-personal-security-nearly-10-years-later/#comment-518430 Sun, 14 Sep 2014 18:34:01 +0000 http://www.foxnomad.com/?p=12593#comment-518430 In reply to Marie.

Thank you Marie. It’s unfortunately that much of the security measures in place at airports are there because they look effective, though most security experts would agree they aren’t. I wish logic would trump fear but the human mind has a shortcut when frightened.

]]> By: Marie https://foxnomad.com/2011/05/10/the-negative-travel-effects-of-911-on-your-personal-security-nearly-10-years-later/#comment-518331 Thu, 11 Sep 2014 19:29:35 +0000 http://www.foxnomad.com/?p=12593#comment-518331 Great article, as always, Anil. I now have the attitude that whatever happens, happens. I don’t feel more or less safe anywhere I happen to go, but I still feel the need to keep traveling and connecting to people around the globe. I had a heinous experience at Heathrow last month, all because I completely forgot I had purchased some cologne and it was in my carry on. I neglected to put it in with my liquids. Live and learn, eh? I rarely do a checked bag anymore and do use those TSA approved locks if I do check a bag.

]]> By: Anil Polat https://foxnomad.com/2011/05/10/the-negative-travel-effects-of-911-on-your-personal-security-nearly-10-years-later/#comment-165655 Sun, 15 May 2011 23:00:39 +0000 http://www.foxnomad.com/?p=12593#comment-165655 In reply to Sofia – As We Travel.

A good idea, especially when traveling with electronics and other valuables.

]]> By: Sofia - As We Travel https://foxnomad.com/2011/05/10/the-negative-travel-effects-of-911-on-your-personal-security-nearly-10-years-later/#comment-165569 Sun, 15 May 2011 15:54:25 +0000 http://www.foxnomad.com/?p=12593#comment-165569 Very interesting post. I agree with the above comments about paranoia and creating fear in people.

These days I always travel with carry-on luggage, if anyone wants to search my belongings I want to be close to it or even watch them while they search it.

]]> By: Anil Polat https://foxnomad.com/2011/05/10/the-negative-travel-effects-of-911-on-your-personal-security-nearly-10-years-later/#comment-164928 Thu, 12 May 2011 14:51:57 +0000 http://www.foxnomad.com/?p=12593#comment-164928 In reply to Nomadic Chick.

I’m convinced that security can work within the freedoms of an open and democratic society. Wish more politicians listened to actual security experts…

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