In a panel discussion titled, "“Abolish the Transportation Security Administration,” the Cato Institute called for the privatization of airport security. The think tank said during the event that the TSA has proven to be a costly failure and should be turned over to the airlines. The event included: David Rittgers, Legal Policy Analyst Cato Institute; Jim Harper, Director of Information Policy Studies, Cato Institute; and moderated by Laura Renz, Manager of Government Affairs, Cato Institute.