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Old Jun 4, 2009 | 7:34 am
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SDF_Traveler
 
Join Date: May 2003
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This is exactly what I saw over at BWI....

Huge flaw with this screening method, IMHO.

Watch reports of wallet thefts skyrocket - the checkpoint will become even more attractive to thieves who buy tickets to get airside and then swipe items like laptops, etc.
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