Dave next time you visit the United States be sure and ask for the two man opposite sex pat down with the extra sensitive latex gloves. I hear it can be really invigorating. As for me I deem my flying days are over, except for the last need.
Before all this started, before 9-11, I would take my boots (steel toes ) off & throw them on the belt to avoid having to stand eagle spread for the metal detecting wand. I would ship everything I could Fed Express ahead and pick it up after arrival. I could not imagine doing this today. One particular week ( 5 days ) I was on 12 airplanes. Your junk would be so sore you would not be able to walk...
I did not know that my opinion of my government was shared by so many, the DH part in particular !