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Old Feb 14, 2011 | 10:14 am
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PhoenixRev
 
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Originally Posted by STBCypriot
I gave the secuirty theater high marks for absurdity when they banned metal butter knives after 9/11. Of course, the bad guys still had access to forks. Or better yet, breaking a drinking glass or a bottle of duty-free vodka wouldn't result in an edge sharp enough to cut someone's throat, now would it?

Don't get me wrong, I am not advocating banning any of these things. Just pointing out the absurdity of security theater.
Originally Posted by FriendlySkies
As another FTer mentioned, snapping a CD in half, would be sharper than a butter knife.. Of course, TSA has not discovered this lethal threat, yet
There are a myriad of things airside that can be converted to a weapon.

Next time you are airside, pop into the news stand or souvenir shop and see how many things could be just as effective as a box cutter or knife.
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