I'm really baffled by the anti-security folks here.
Fact is that we live in a dangerous world where bad people wish to do us harm. I'm as protective of my Constitutional rights as anyone (probably more so, as it's a major value of mine), but extra cops standing on the platform at the train station this morning didn't infringe on any of those rights.
Having a bunch of cops standing around on platforms wouldn't stop anybody who has the intent of committing a terrorist act and doesn't care if they live or die. What happens next week when the security "surge" is over?
Yeah,lots of good the "security" did in Cancun today which is a major tourist International Airport!To each his own but Im worried about folks who say they have no problem with more and more increased security presence,as Harry Truman sort of said: if you want protection,get a dog!
Its ridiculous as others have said to have color code alerts,take off shoes and belts,put your cosmetics in baggies and go through two or three levels of security when,as the OP said, NOTHING is going to stop a fanatical terrorist from carrying out their perverted and crazy schemes!In all honesty, Amtrak cops are about as effective as Wal-Mart security guards<Ive never noticed them do much of anything except hang around and check IDs once in awhile!(and the dog will protect me from the travelers cats!LOL)
Last time I checked Cancun was in Mexico and not subject to the rules and regulations at a US airport. Tomorrow is the anniversary of a day I would prefer to not have experienced, but I don't really care if there are Amtrak police standing on the platform, because I know if there is an incident, they are trained to handle crowds, emergencies and any other action. I also don't care if they have exercises with local law inforcement agencies to sharpen their skills. I want someone prepared in the event of a problem. I know I am not going to be able to respond properly, so what is your problem with having someone else being prepared?
We tend to have short memories and we still stand an applaud at major sporting events when first responders are on the field or being honored. I am sure you are one of those people standing and clapping and if not I feel sorry for you!
I appreciate your feedback and understand your feelings! I am a retired Govt. employee but once upon a time back in the day I was a firefighter while attending college so I honor all first responders!Cancun's airport actually has very stringent security,the idiot that pulled this one used a VERBAL threat about a fake bomb,as the OP said nothing will prevent fanatics from doing crazy and kooky things in the name of their religion/political beliefs or just plain insanity!
I know Friday is the anniversary of that sad day in New York,actually I was there that day,luckily not in the area involved!
My only concern,as others have said, is to not get TSA or other non-qualified keystone cops involved @ train stations, Amtrak cops need to earn their money,as Ive said before, and you mentioned,they are hanging around,showing the flag is OK,it does deter some nuts,but Ill point ou that all the security in the world will not stop fanatics,lok @ Israel daily/England during the IRA crazy days etc.
We can say we dont mind security, just remember we are the safest country on earth, I never forget that life is an adventure and too short to worry about what might happen, I still find trains and train stations the closest thing to the old days (minus the segregation and class distinctions that used to exist!)!
They wanna be there @ the station,ride the trains,check tickets, IDs etc. ,no problem!
As for me, I dont want train stations to become like airports and if some kook pulls an attempted crzay act aboard a train or in a station Im not afraid to
intervene ,as the guy in Pulp Fiction said: "..hate to tell you Rambo,but this is not the first time Ive had a gun pointed at me.."
Dont anyone live in fear, enjoy the journey that is life, especially aboard a train!
)will no doubt speed up the time keeping of the Eastern trains alot! 
