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Old Jul 9, 2004 | 6:33 pm
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Originally Posted by TSAMGR
Sorry, they are considered tools. The small eye glass kit is permitted.
Thanks TSAMGR. In retrospect, it sounds like the TSA agents at EWR were doing there job. I do think it odd, though, that a small jeweler's screwdriver set could be considered a security risk. I used to routinely carry a screwdriver or two, a pair of dykes, and a couple of alligator clips for breaking into hotel phone lines in the early days of portable computers when hotel phones were often hardwired. Good think Ethernet or wireless connections are common now!
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