I hasten to point out that the reason why the EU is trying to accomodate US demands to access passenger data is in order to preserve the Visa Waiver Program. How many people need to get put off flying into the US because of all the bullshit before we decide that if you really want to go, you might as well get a visa so if they want your information they can get it from you at the consulate instead of trying to get the airlines to break the EU's privacy laws?

Those whom the Gods wish to destroy They first make mad. -- Euripides