Two men from the Department of Homeland Security welcome a group of people who are America’s last line against terrorism: airport security employees. This week, there’s a loosening of restrictions against liquids and gels. To begin, they start with a refresher by asking the employees to name some liquids and gels. They’re met by blank faces until someone tepidly suggests "water" as being a liquid. A few more correct answers prompt someone to say "turkey sandwich."

Now customers can bring up to three liquids or gels as long as they’re in see-through baggies. Someone asks why the rule changed and the answer is the FBI did tests revealing that three ounces of liquids can’t blow up an airplane. Someone asks what’s to stop two people from each bringing three ounces and meeting on the plane to combine them. That question totally stymies the Homeland Security reps.

Someone next asks why America’s chemical plants remain woefully unprotected despite the fact that studies show they are the next most valued targets by terrorists. Again, the Homeland Security reps don’t know how to answer. Instead, they respond by saying, "Airplane questions only."