My point was we shouldn't have to wait for security checks at all. There are many other high-human density targets for terrorism (buses, trains, buildings, etc.) none of which require security checks. Why are airports / flying any different? Fear mongering by capitalistic stake holders is my opinion. Granted, I'm a jaded American who has to experience the joke that is the TSA. And I haven't experienced Geneva yet (would love to), but 20m is much happier than your average US airport.
> There are many other high-human density targets for terrorism (buses, trains, buildings, etc.) none of which require security checks. Why are airports / flying any different?
Because airplanes are giant 600mph flying bombs that can destroy large portions of major urban centers.
I am as dismayed by the disaster that is the TSA as you or anyone, but let's not totally lose sight of the plot here.
There must be 1000s of places along train tracks in the US alone where a strategically-placed derailing device[1] could wreak the same, if not more, terror. I'm unconvinced planes pose a greater risk to life loss and that is the point IMO.