Originally Posted by
jkhuggins
Because we've been trained to think that way ...
In short ... TSOs can object to any item, for any reason, and prohibit the passenger from bringing it through the checkpoint. Furthermore, TSOs are under no obligation to explain their reasoning to passengers; citing "traveler's security" is all that is needed.
Paranoid? Maybe. But look at the number of reports about people trying to bring ice through checkpoints post-Britney, and failing miserably, even though Blogger Bob (and the TSA website) says that ice is OK.
(Personally, I'm not paranoid ... I know everyone is out to get me ...)
Actually, I am out to get you. Personally. It's true..
I understand what you mean, but I was asking specifically about powdered donuts, the most dangerous donut of them all.