Homeland Security was a creation of George W Bush it its existence made life a real hell for countless air travelers.
I just cannot imagine having to go thru a homeland Security checkpoint to pick up flowers at O'Hare airport. in the 70s when I worked for the florist shops. Some went to the markets on Randolph St but one outfit had four delivery drivers and six floral designers. ;)
"When bad men combine, the good must associate; else they will fall, one by one." Edmund Burke