dang airports!

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As a REALLY frequent traveler --- I keep a padded mailing envelope, self-addressed and stamped, in my briefcase. That way, if I "remember that I forgot" to pack my knife in my checked bag (or leave in my desk at my "other" office), I can mail it to myself, from the airport. Has saved a Buck folder twice, and a Benchmade once!!
(Yeah, I know, I'm forgetful!!)
 
This sort of thing should be a BIG RED FLAG that we are no longer a free society. The majority of sheep are only concerned about feeling safe. "It's the governments responsibility to keep me safe"
 
The fact that I can't carry a simple defensive tool such as OC Spray in the DC Metro is of more concern to me than the fact that I can't take my swiss army knife on to an airplane.
 
Corkscrews...

No, no, no....

You guys have it all wrong.

They take the corkscrews away to keep the FRENCH off of our planes!!!

:neener:
 
Seriously though, the last time I flew about a month ago, I was almost in tears.

Really.

I was so disgusted. I came very close to crying.

The whole time I was watching people scurrying to empty their pockets, take off their shoes, belts, etc., and some get pulled aside (actually, I was pulled aside too...) and "wanded," all I could think was, "They have won."

:(
 
We're gonna' be those people who lived under the city in "Demolition Man". Of course, that is if we don't get placed into a reform camp.
 
Dude, they have won.

That's what I said!

Oh, for crying out loud. Boo hoo.

I'm sorry you don't think that the fact that we are now treated like prisoners at airports is worth getting upset about.

It felt like a police state.

If that doesn't scare, anger, and sadden the *&%&^% out of you, that is sad.
 
I agree with Drjones-

Not only is it that we are now living in a police state- or "states" as the USA isn't the only place this happens-

but this is often nothing less than THEFT. California is now selling the stuff they confiscate on ebay (there's a link somewhere but I don't remember where- anybody have it?) Lots of anecdotes about people losing jewelry too in these shakedowns, like you could hijack a plane with a necklace or something....

It's disgusting.

And worse, it doesn't make anyone any safer, it's just feelgood lets-look-like-we're-doing-something liberal bull****.

I'd like to be on a plane where someone took out a boxcutter meaning harm... but I probably wouldn't even be able to get close enough to the action to even kick the corpse of the jerk who tried it. We aren't the innocents that we once were, I'm sad to say.

I also think that CCW holders should be able to fly at reduced rates, if they promise to be armed & ready, so obviously I'm way out on the lunatic fringe!

Esky

(lets all have our id numbers tattooed on our butts, at least we can moon them when they want to know who we are!)
 
Hmmm- What if there was a gun made entirely out of rubber and pepsi and maybe some duct tape? I think I'm onto something here...

*suspiciously looks around and rolls out of view*
 
duct tape

BG, no bet, my wife keeps (used to anyway) a small roll of duct tape in her carry-on bag and had it confiscated because it could "be used to tie someone up" in the words of the guy who needed a roll of duct tape... I wish someone would bring back the ocean liners. I think I'd take a chance on the Titanic II rather then fly on a US carrier.
 
Interestingly, according to TSA list of permitted and prohibited items, corkscrews are not prohibited items and should not be confiscated. Knitting and crochet needles are also permitted, as are nail clippers, nail files, plastic or metal scissors with blunt tips, canes, umbrellas, and eyeglass screwdrivers.

One item of interest specifically named as permitted is "Toy Transformer Robots".

Duct tape is not listed as a prohibited item.

I think many screeners just don't know what is allowed and what isn't. When in doubt, ask to speak to the supervisor.
 
toy transformer robots are allowed???

quick, anyone have the Megatron transformer??? wasnt that transformable into a pistol with a shoulder stock? and there was another decepticon that was purple and transformed into a laser pistol that had flashing lights and noises when you pulled the trigger.
dang things are worth a small fortune now. :fire:
 
TSA = Thousands Standing Around.... Taking Scissors Away...

The folks I know at TSA have some common sense. When I flew a lot, the rent-a-cops were pathetic. Have not flown since 9/11.
 
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I'm not a smart man Jenny...
 
airports

In a word yes. We have made a decision here not to allow ourselves to be subjucated ,searched ,or humiliated by these #$%^& type people so we aint flying while all this bs is going on & we are paying them to do this to us . We got the air lines on the ropes anyway. Lets not give in until the govt backs way off. Oh , they dont want us to travel & communicate anyway. Keep us boxed in/broke/demoralized/&very skeerd/depedendant on them to protect us. Drive down the road in a very few yrs PAPERS PLEASE; its already set up seat belts,tags, dls,insurance, & now by god smoking while driving. Random checks & the use ful idiots performing them under threat of violence & arrest. Yes, its gone to far & we need to push it off , back while we can. THANKS
 
I read in Sundays paper that they allow nail clippers and transformers again. As a side note: I used to fly all the time with knives but on my honeymoon coming home in the Miami airport the lady took my Benchmade and held the blade across her hand and said I couldn't take it because it was to long. I asked her what she meant and she said that if it went across he hand it was to long. I asked where that rule was written...She couldn't remember.. I didn't feel like argueing and bags were already under the plane so I had to put my little ole knife in a Cardboard garmet bag for the flight. Now everything goes into my bags and its a cheap knife since a Benchmade CQC7 mysteriously made its way out of my shaving kit, through my clothes and out of my suitcase. The knife was kind enough to zip the bag back during the escape.;)
 
beckrodgers - tell me what I can do that will make a difference. otherwise, we're screwed. Yeh, I do see auto checks at least at every state line in a few years and you better not be transporting any firearms at least without a CCW at first, then not at all. But then, I've been referred to as a gunnut, extremist, weirdo, alarmist, instigator, jerk, and many, many other things.
 
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