Debate evaporates in the face of a real attack, as was seen this year when some British airports introduced compulsory "electronic strip-search" scanners following the Christmas underpants plot.

正如这次圣诞节炸机案之后英国机场实行的强制性电子全身扫描一样，真正的袭击面前，什么口舌上的争论都消失不见了。