Or perhaps the cigar cutter could be taken apart and the razor used as a weapon. Who knows, quite frankly it's getting a little old hearing all the complaints about what they are taking at security. If you just double check and make absolutely sure that you don't have any cutting objects of any kind then you should do just fine. I fly at least once or twice a week, going through security three or four times a week. I have not had anything taken from me because I don't have anything that is not allowed. As for nail clippers I simply carry a pair without a file/blade on them and I get along quite nicely. Where should they draw the line? It seems to me that by the actions of a few on 9/11 it's clear that they need a fine line and nothing can cross it. I believe the rule is that no sharp objects that could be used for cutting are allowed on the plane anymore. They used to allow a blade of no more than 4" and the terrorists came on board with box cutters that had much smaller blades than that. Who would EVER have thought about anyone taking down a plane with a box cutter. It's true that they will never completely eliminate the risk of a hijacking or bomb but I, for one, am happy that they are reducing the risk significantly. I hope that they agressively continue to pursue more security so that I am safer when I fly. If you have to travel with a cigar cutter, box cutter, straight razor, etc. then check it in. Airlines still offer free bag checking. It seems like everyone is all about security as long as it doesn't inconvenience them. Well, it can't be had both ways - apparently we are living in different times. I just read an article about the hijackers and how part of what helped them succeed is that they melded into our society. Nobody even looked twice at them. It could be anyone on board, it doesn't have to be a middle eastern, single man traveling one way on a first class ticket.

[This message has been edited by AS Flyer (edited 11-28-2001).]