Bruce Schneier says the reaction to the failed attacks is wrongheaded . He says we need to look for quick solutions to remote risks . Focus on the general risk of terrorism , and not the specific threat of airplane bombings using PETN-filled underwear . He says thinking on how to prevent the last attack makes no sense . In this case , he says , the security system actually prevented the bombing .
Bruce Schneier says the reaction to the failed attacks is wrongheaded . He says we need to look for quick solutions to remote risks . He says thinking on how to prevent the last attack makes no sense . In this case , he says , the security system actually prevented the bombing .