Homeland Security Secretary Janet Napolitano conceded Monday that the aviation security system failed when a young man on a watchlist with a U.S. visa in his pocket and a powerful explosive hidden on his body was allowed to board a fight from Amsterdam to Detroit.You can see her initial point, however. It's not like the terrorist was a veteran returning from overseas, or some such flashing warning sign about his murderous tendencies.
Sadly, I've faced more scrutiny entering America than the Christmas Day bomber did.