Why not bring back the "unopened bottles only" rule instead of the current absurdity?
Aug 11, 2006 | 7:24 am
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Originally Posted by MSY-MSP
I believe that the actual bottles to be used were the ones that have the black plastic bottoms on them. These can come off and then be reattached to the main part of the bottle without ever having to open the "drink". I guess the best thing I can think of is the old 2 liter bottles that we used to have.
Aug 11, 2006 | 7:49 am
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Originally Posted by justageek
For already opened bottles, they could just make you drink it. Not a lot of people want to drink nitroglycerine.
Aug 11, 2006 | 7:53 am
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Originally Posted by Boraxo
I think that is an intelligent idea. However, media reports indicate that the terrorist wannabe's were planning to use gatorade bottles with a false bottom that would then be re-filled and re-sealed prior to arriving at the airport. Hence the need to dispose of all bottles.