An Abundance of Caution (again)
Oct 20, 2010 | 10:17 am
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An Abundance of Caution (again)
Knife Forces Frontier Flight Back To Gate
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http://www.todaystmj4.com/news/local/105315953.html
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An airport source told TODAY'S TMJ4 that the knife that caused this problem had a blade that was less than two inches long.
http://www.todaystmj4.com/news/local/105315953.html
Oct 20, 2010 | 10:24 am
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There was at least one intelligent person on the flight:
"Unless someone was maliciously waving a two inch knife around, I wouldn't be too concerned about it," said frequent flier Michael Pfeifer. "Traveling, flying is becoming harder and harder."
Oct 20, 2010 | 10:24 am
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It's better to be safe than sorry, even though it's frustrating," said traveler Robert Harris.
Oct 20, 2010 | 10:57 am
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Oct 20, 2010 | 11:43 am
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I don't see any threat from a 2-inch knife, especially if the FA has control of it. Why not lock it up in their luggage, or a food cart?
as goalie said, baaaaahhh
This was beyond stupid. I could do much more damage with the power cable for my MacBook Pro, than this little thing could do. Even my MacBook Pro could be used for a very forceful blow.
Oct 20, 2010 | 12:18 pm
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Oct 20, 2010 | 4:30 pm
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8 inches of blade is safer than 2 inches
However, if you take two 3.99 inch sharp pointed knives and join them to be called "scissors," TSA says the are less a threat than a 2 inch knife and approved as carry-on. Don't you feel safer already?
Oct 20, 2010 | 4:42 pm
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A friend who teaches self defense once demonstrated how to use your belt to disarm a person armed with a 10" knife. Several ounces of flying metal belt buckle to someone's head can cause some real damage. So at DFW, 95% of native Texans boarding planes possess the deadliest non-firearm weapons possible.
Oct 20, 2010 | 4:55 pm
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Good rule: anytime you hear that someone is doing "something" out of an abundance of caution that "something" is always quite stupid.
Oct 20, 2010 | 8:23 pm
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Oct 21, 2010 | 3:24 am
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