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Old Jan 28, 2009 | 4:46 am
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I Conducted An Experiment...

A couple of years ago, I was taking longer trips and had to check a suitcase on occasion. As an experiment, I took a blank CD, wrote a title on it like: "Jenna Jamieson classics" (not sure I even spelled her stage name correctly). When you opened up the disc, I created a folder called "movie". Inside the folder, I had a single powerpoint slide saying something like (can't remember the exact wording):
  • Greetings, Mr. Transportation Security Officer!
  • You've taken the bait -- Sorry to disappoint you.
  • You're nothing more than a thief and common criminal.
  • Have a nice day.

I put the CD in a clear jewel case so one could clearly read the title. I put it in an outside compartment where it would be clear to someone searching my luggage that I had expected to arrive with the CD still in my luggage -- i.e.: I didn't place it on top of everything completely exposed. I locked the suitcase with official TSA-approved locks with the "I've been opened" indicator, so it would be pretty obvious who had been inside.

The little experiment proved successful twice in 6 tries. In each case, the screeners had opened the suitcase because I had the TSA greeting card and the lock indicators had been tripped.

Originally Posted by Hammertoad
Ok, so I subscribe to a couple of gentleman's magazines (Playboy, Penthouse) but since my 7 & 8 year old kids started absconding with them I've taken to leaving them in their mailing wrappers and just bring on the road with me when I travel. (And of course I leave them behind for the enjoyment of FT treasure-seekers in hotel rooms).
At any rate, flew yesterday SDF-DFW-SFO and had the magazines in checked luggage, in the front zipper compartment. Imagine my surprise to find the wrappers ripped open and a TSA card stuck inside as a bookmark when I unpacked.
What is the story here? TSA folks bored? Or underpaid and can't afford their own?
More importantly, whom do I contact for a refund as I'm really not interested in handling previously handled porn.
Is this part of the 'change' that was promised?
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