In an exclusive interview with CNN, Homeland Security Secretary Janet Napolitano (pictured left) observed that the crisis response system "worked," as passengers and crew subdued the suspect, alleged Al Quaeda operative Umar Farouk Abdulmutallab.
According to Ms. Napolitano, "The whole process of making sure that we respond properly, correctly and effectively went very smoothly."
The Great Places blogmaster concludes that passengers, rather than the renowned Transportation Security Agency, will be responsible for airline safety in the future.