Arghhh! That paperclip could be unbent and used as a weapon. What's the matter with security? I want to be safe!

No, seriously, you are absolutely right. I do the same as you. Everything -- and I mean everything, including my watch and belt -- goes into my carry-on bag long before I reach the magnetometer. I still beep at some airports; the problem seems to be my zipper. I'm working on solving that.

Bruce