Originally Posted by
Boggie Dog
The problem with this whole deal is that if an item has been determined to be a potentail weapon then it should be searched for at the checkpoint with no exemptions.
Why wouldn't a determined forced not try inserting their weapon from a trusted person?
Thinking outside the box is a worn out term but TSA needs to dust it off and try it out for a change.
OK, lets try thinking outside of the box then.
[out of the box]Air crew dont need guns, bombs, knives, or any other weapon to destroy an aircraft.
Nothing TSA (or anyone else) can do will prevent a determined crew member from destroying their aircraft. Nothing.
Why is the TSA screening them anyway? [/out of the box]
There is potential in this argument for folks to use their common sense. Odds are against it, but anything is possible.