>If we are suddenly concerned about wasting resources chasing incredibly tiny risks, then we should disband the TSA.
>The two situations are quite comparable - spending public monies fighting horrible but extremely unlikely risks.

Agreed about the TSA.
Also, how about the F35 fighter. Cost - about $1,5 trillion, it's several years behind schedule and the risks are lower than those that might be found by the TSA.

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>Agreed about politics being held above public safety.
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Also agreed.
Deaths in the US per year from Ebola - 1
Deaths from gunshots - 30K.