Private Anti-Terrorism

After the terrorist attacks in 2001, the federal government moved to increase spending on aviation security and take control of passenger and baggage screening at U.S. airports. But after more than a decade of experience, it is clear that the creation of TSA and the federal takeover of airport screening was a mistake.

In a new paper, a scholar argues that Congress should abolish TSA and argues that passenger and baggage screening should be moved to the control of airports and competitive private bidding.