Originally Posted by
whirledtraveler
Serious question: Will they be taking samples out of funeral urns and testing them? If they are not, it's pointless. If they do, it will be an unprecedented level of intrusion.
From Blogger Bob:
Q: Will TSA require passengers to open urns with human remains to test the contents?
A: No. We have procedures in place to screen urns in a very respectful manner without opening them. But there might be a need for an officer to swab the exterior of the urn and run a test using this same kit.
very respectful manner - any bets on how long it will be before some screener on a power trip becomes disrespectful?
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Of course, they will assure us that cremains will have a different look on x-ray than "explosive" powders. But it sure does open up possibilities, doesn't it.