The last 3 times that I flew (and the last flights for me until this insanity stops) I paid the fee and checked my bag for many reasons. (Yes, Commisar Janet would be proud of me!)

1. First of all, I was stressed enough, worrying about the scope'n'grope gauntlet, I didn't need to add the stress of trying to follow their inane liquid restrictions.
2. Secondly, I am getting up there in years, so it takes more than a "Kippie Bag" (love that nickname!) of toiletries to make me look and feel as beautiful as I can be.
3. Thirdly, I most definately have brand loyalty on certain items that I simply cannot do without (I even take them on camping trips), and some of them don't come in travel sizes.
4. Finally, I mix my own eye make-up remover with mineral oil and diluted glycerine water which has a very good chance of registering a false positive on the ETD.

I went lurking on this forum when trying to prepare for my flights in December 2010 as part of my research on the "new enhanced security procedures." After hearing about all the harassment that people had to endure because of these "Really Dangerous Liquids," I decided to bite the bullet and check my bags.