It's giving an open door to terrorists

We are our own worst enemies.

I guess it doesn't matter how many people get blown up as long as we don't trample on people's rights to carry backpacks.

Manhattan Federal Judge Robert Sweet's decision - made public yesterday - prohibits blanket searches of bulky bags and backpacks in the absence of a "specific threat."

"In this day and age of terrorism, it's an extremely dangerous step in a very dangerous time in New York City," said an outraged Michael Palladino, president of the Detectives Endowment Association.

Cops rip judge: 'It's giving an open door to terrorists'