Originally Posted by Bart
The "point" is that these items are prohibited and are not allowed past the security checkpoint.
Please tell that to the construction crews at ORD. In more than one occasion, I've seen open, unattended tool carts INSIDE the so-called 'secure' area. Please, feel free to pick your tool of choice. Would that be a crow bar? Or perhaps a hammer? Maybe a large scredriver? How about a cordless drill? Nails ???? Sorry, no nail gun, as it requires compressed air.
Cheers,
J