Originally Posted by
erictank
In many cases (the vast majority, IMO), the items being confiscated under threat of force are of no possible threat to the safety of the passengers or aircraft in any way. Their confiscation constitutes armed robbery by the state. For the state to then PROFIT from said robbery, either financially by sale of the items or in public opinion due to publicizing of the "donation" of those items to some charitable cause, is even more unconscionable.
It's one thing if I left something behind at a security checkpoint, or on a plane - that's MY fault. If that same item is TAKEN from me (whether or not there are publicized "rules" about it - since said rules are nothing more than bovine excrement), that's THEIR fault, and worth getting angry about.
Armed robbery? The screeners are neither armed or robbing you. Which state are you referring to? I believe their laws may be in contradiction of federal law. Isn't it also your fault if you bring a banned item into a secure item? TSA didn't pack your bag. You also have the option of mailing the item back to yourself with the envelopes provided by TSA. Should they come to your house and pack your bag for you? Its been almost 6 years. I'm going to take for granted that you actually are very unaware of the laws and regulations governing these actions and are just spouting your anger in the form of random accusations. Now... there are some good points made here...if the water is too dangerous to take on board an a/c, then why are they not treating it a hazardous material was confiscated? Certain pointy or sharp objects are just not a real threat, no matter how the TSA tries to spin it (finger nail clippers, cigar cutters). Why not sale the confiscated items on e-bay and then donate it to the schools or (insert favorite charity
here)). Things to consider, but armed robbery?...hardly.