Originally Posted by jonesing
We flew into BHM this afternoon. Same deal--TSA setting up secondary bag check tables at all the gates. The reason is that you can buy items no longer allowed onboard the plane inside the sterile area. At least in ATL they posted signs saying the toothpastes, gell deodorants etc are not for sale.
economic impact of the loss of sale of legitimate goods? $100 million.
economic impact of loss of airline tickets? $100 billion.
economic impact of stupidity of the TSA? priceless