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Old Mar 27, 2008 | 7:04 pm
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Sam - DFW
 
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Originally Posted by Sam - DFW
i think that's the real issue. this is another loophole for terrorists to exploit the system in place. glucerna comes in an opaque/nontransparent container. explosive liquids could be transported in these containers. doctor's notes are easily acquired (millions have diabetes), or they could be forged - even more accessible.
if it wasn't clear, i was trying to argue that if it is a bad, unenforceable rule than why have it at all...

Originally Posted by Sam - DFW
i would not argue that diabetics should not be allowed to claim an exemption. i see the necessity. i would argue that it is not right to have an environment where exemptions are necessary.
i should have said a system where these exemptions are necessary
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