Originally Posted by
jkhuggins
See? I knew it!
See, you're trying to use a logical argument here.
Why are knives of any length prohibited by TSA, but scissors under 4 inches (which could easily be converted into knives by popping the hinge) permitted? Heck, why are knives prohibited by TSA when there are plenty of knives already on-board the aircraft in the food service area? Why are flight attendants trusted to bring in big bottles of water when on duty but not when off-duty? Why are knitting needles permitted but ice picks prohibited? Why are drill bits prohibited but short screwdrivers permitted?
So ... in the face of those contradictions, is it that unreasonable to wonder if plain donuts and powdered donuts will be treated differently?
I agree with most of what you said. Scissors should not be allowed, nor nitting needles.
As to flight crew, thats a more touchy subject. I know when I travel I have to be screened just like anyone else - unless I am travelling in uniform and on the clock. I have travelled for TSA, but in my regular clothes (out of uniform) and have to have the same rules. Same rule seems to apply to flight crew. Why? Dunno.
I agree with the drill regulation, and actually no part of a drill can go through the checkpoint, not just the bits. I agree with this completely.
On another note entirely, this reminds me of something. I had to "argue" (no I did not yell or curse) with a passenger once who wanted to bring his chain saw as carry on luggage. It was an electirc powered, he argued, "see, here is the battery, so threre is no gas it doesn't violate the liquids rule". "So what your saying, sir, is you can snap in that batter and turn on the chain saw in mid-flight?" "Yes," he replied, and didn't understand why I wouldn't let it through. I am not kidding, actually ended up having to goto a LEO to tell him to check in in checked luggage....
But your dangerous powdered donuts are ok! Even better if you give me one when you go through. Remember, I can be bought, and yes, that cheaply.
I have a question, can anyone post what solid foods they were not allowed to bring through? Not saying it hasn't happened, just curious.