I realize the OP's Q&A session has passed, but here are some questions I'd add . . .
1. Since bottled water, hair gel, toothpaste, etc are confiscated because they could be parts of a binary liquid explosive, why are these potentially hazardous materials piled up in a garbage can at the checkpoint?
2. The TSA says that liquids in quantities less than 3oz are safe, but that an individual can carry as many 3oz containers as they can fit in a 1 quart baggie. Doesn't that mean that a team of 3-4 terrorists could pass security with about 60oz of these mysterious liquid explosives between them?
3. Please explain how having a TSA worker check ID's with a UV light and/or a loupe has anything to do with aircraft security.