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Old Mar 4, 2004 | 12:14 pm
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<font face="Verdana, Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif" size="2">Originally posted by rb.sr:
The deal used to be batteries had to be removed from all carryon luggage and devices and placed in checked luggage. The theory was that batteries could be used to assemble a bomb on board.

Last year had 2 internal flights, not a word or sign about battery removal.</font>
... although they may get on your case about matches.

At least they try. Regardless, you are only going to be able to stop stupid people from doing what they want to do. For those with some more wits, there is not much that can be done -- especially if they are committed to dying.
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