[geofft]

Also, more generally, I assume the NYT's security team has a more considered and more informed opinion on this than anyone in this discussion does. I stated that I think their rationale makes sense: that doesn't mean I think I agree with it. I'm not qualified to. I have no actual idea if it will help, but if they say it will help, it doesn't sound bonkers (the way that e.g. "making everyone in an airport stand in a long crowded line to take their shoes off will reduce mass casualty events" sounds bonkers).