Well, the delays and cacellations of flights started happening a long time ago.
But yes, I do agree with you on the lack of privacy of personal belongings and the "feel you up" thing (thank god I haven't experienced that).
But I mean think about it, I rather have them check througly through everyone's belonging than not. It's security measures. I do think its a pile of bullocks, but in the end, it's all for our safety.