Originally Posted by
Cartoon Peril
Yet every passenger is permitted to board with at least three items that could be used as lethal weapons:
1. A leather belt and buckle.
2. Keys on a key ring.
3. A laptop computer.
Do not make the common mistake of believing that the TSA exists to prevent weapons from getting on board, or prevent terrorists from getting on board.
As has been stated by several posters claiming to be TSA employees, the TSA is not concerned with terrorists or weapons.
Their only concern is insuring that "prohibited items" do not get on board.
It does not matter if a particular item presents a threat to above-wing safety or security as long as it is on that list.
This is why the TSA is more concerned about drugs than about your keys.