I agree with JohnnyP.

Having said that however, methods of containing any situation need to be considered in the event of that situation arising.

Banning implements such as tweezers, nail clippers, knitting needles etc will have no practical effect. If a person wants to, he/she can be very creative about what can be used as a weapon. An obvious example is a pen.

Not just looking back on 11 Sept but to any hijacked airplane, what measures could have be taken to neutralise the terrorists?

(edited for typos)

[This message has been edited by Moriarty (edited 09-15-2001).]