Originally Posted by
Often1
2. Locking bags is a relatively useless exercise in the US. It simply points bad guys to bags which may be worth stealing / rifling. Any of the people who have access to your bags, also have access to something that can cut a lock or a tie. Thus, you merely increase the chances of theft.
Do you have *any* data to back up that claim?
Cable ties are cheap, its easy to carry multiple in case they do get cut.