So, government intervention is needed to fight this stupidity?
Government isn't needed at all, IMO.
But since we have government and these jackals like to use government as a scapegoat for the policies they lobby for, then we need government laws that prohibit their collusion to strip us of dignity vis-a-vis searches when entering malls or stores, or similar behavior.
ETA: Do you REALLY think that Delta/Southwest/American/et cetera really gave a frak whether or not security was enhanced at airports? They're just glad it's uniform and no one has a choice in the matter. If consumers had a choice, the
most secure places places with the most security theater that violates peoples' sensibilities would go out of business.
ETA2: This is the root of fascism. Corporations dictating societal behavior by proxy of government force. The air industry is essentially a fascist industry. Same with professional sports. Shall we go for shopping malls next?