"uhhh, excuse me, Mr. TSO, but your own published regulations REQUIRE that I place my laptop in a separate bin....can I have it in writing that you are forcing me to do otherwise?...You, know just in case Kippie decides to fine me..."
http://www.tsa.gov/travelers/airtrav...ip_laptop.shtm
"Place laptops in bin by itself. Do not place any other items on top of it. This ensures the screener can see that the bin contains a laptop."
TSA - Confusing The Tewowists By Changing The Rules and Layering America.